Rate Your Solids

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Rate Your Solids

• Lets Rate Our Solids!
• 2nd Grade Beamers

http//www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8
/characteristics_materials.shtml
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Flexible

• If a solid is flexible, it will be able to bend
  under pressure without breaking.
• Some examples are rubber erasers, blinds, and
  your jacket.
• Can you think of more examples?

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Strong

• If a solid is strong, it will not break if a
  heavy force hits it.
• Some examples of strong solids are your desk and
  a brick wall.
• Can you think of more examples?

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96/nakazawa/icons/texture/download/brick.gif
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Transparent

• A transparent solid will allow you to see through
  it.
• Some examples of transparent solids are a cystal
  glass and clear plastic bottles.
• Can you think of more examples?

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20Arch20Flame.htm
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Waterproof

• A waterproof solid will not melt or tear if it
  becomes wet. In fact, the water will sit on top
  of the solid.
• Some examples of waterproof solids are vinyl
  tablecloths and paper clips.
• Can you think of more examples?

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Test Your Knowledge

• We have learned many clues on solids and their
  characteristics. Using you skills, click on the
  picture below to play a game that
• tests your knowledge!