Is it made of metal, wood or some other material? Can you guess?
To guess the material of a spoon, I would observe its properties. If the spoon is shiny, smooth, and feels cold to touch, it is likely made of metal. If it is less shiny, warm to touch, and has visible wood grain patterns, it is made of wood. If it is lightweight, colourful, and feels warm, it might be made of plastic. Metal spoons make a ringing sound when tapped, while wooden spoons make a dull sound.
Explanation
The chapter on Page 9 encourages students to identify materials by observing their properties. Properties like smoothness, shininess, temperature (cold to touch), and sound when tapped help identify whether a spoon is made of metal, wood, or another material. This develops observation and reasoning skills.