Materials and Their Properties

Materials and Their Properties Watch the video and answer the question. Why was the umbrella made of metal and plastic? The metal was strong for the handle and the plastic repels the water. The metal bends easy to make the handle strong and the plastic absorbs the water. The metal stretches easy and the plastic blows in the wind. Windows and glasses both are made from glass. Why did they use glass to make windows and glasses? The glass is dark and hard to see through. The glass breaks easy. The glass is clear and easy to see through. What properties make fabric good material for our clothes? It is hard and doesn't bend. It is flexible to make it easy to move. It keeps us cool and warm. It is rough and tough. Why do we not use paper to build homes? It is strong and repels water. It is weak and can break easily. It is heavy and will not blow away. What material would be good to build a home? Wood and bricks Paper Dirt and mud