SCIENCE 5

Quarter 1 Week 1

Name of Learner: _____________________________ Grade/Section: ___________

Date: ________ Score: ________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Classifying Materials According to Use

Background Information for Learners
You have learned previously that matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Matter
has different properties that make them different from one another. Some types of matter have
properties that make them good materials for producing useful products. Other types have
properties that make them harmful.
The usefulness of material depends on its properties. You use different materials at work at
school and at home.
It is important to know the uses of a certain material to avoid accident that can harm you,
people around you and the environment.

Basic Characteristics of Description

Materials
Rough Uneven surface
Smooth Even surface
Strong/Rigid Difficult to break; cannot be bent
Magnetic Attracted to a magnet
Shiny Reflects light
Dull Lacking brightness
Natural Not man-made
Synthetic Man-made
Opaque You cannot completely see through it
Transparent You can completely see through it
Translucent You can see through it a bit
Absorbent Soaks up water
Waterproof Does not soak up water or let water through it

Household materials can be grouped as follows according to their use:

1. cleaning (example: soap) 4. food preparation (example: cooking oil)
2. beautification (example: lotion) 5. building construction (example: cement)
3. household product (example: kerosene)
Learning Competency with Code
Objective : Use the properties of materials whether they are useful or harmful.
( S5-MT-Ia )

Exercises/Activities
ACTIVITY 1.
Directions: Knowing the basic characteristics of materials, answer the following questions in
complete sentences.
1. Why are materials made of wood used to make tables, chairs and doors?
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2. Why is towel used to dry up our body after bathing?
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3. Why is it better to travel in smooth roads than on rough roads?
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4. Why is glass used to make windows, bottles and eye glasses?
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5. Why do you think an umbrella is made up of plastic materials?
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ACTIVITY 2.
Directions: Group the household materials written below according to their uses. Use the table
below to classify these materials.
lotion sugar vinegar floor wax body soap
hammer chlorine soy sauce cologne shovel

FOOD BUILDING
CLEANING PREPARATION BEAUTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION
Evaluation:
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. How do you classify objects?
a. according to their looks c. according to their weight
b. according to their color d. according to their use
2. Which of the following materials has an absorbent characteristic?
a. cloth c. metal
b. plastic d. wood
3. Materials that are made of metal are good for building bridges because they are___
a. Transparent c. Waterproof
b. Strong/Rigid d. Shiny
4. If you are to travel from Ponot to Dipolog City, which road will you take?
a. Shiny c. Smooth
b. Rough d. Magnetic
5. Which of the following has a shiny characteristic?
a. mirror c. brown envelop
b. Illustration board d. rock
6. Why is it important to classify materials according to use?
a. To prevent accident c. To know where to use them
b. To show off to people d. no reason at all
Refer to items 7, 8, 9 and 10.
a. Baby powder, lotion, lipstick c. hammer, cement, nails
b. Seasonings, salt, tomato sauce d. muriatic acid, chlorine, soap
7. Which group of materials are used for cleaning?
8. Which group of materials are used for beautification?
9. Which group of materials are used for food preparation?
10. Which group of materials are used for building construction?

Reflection
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References for Learners
Science beyond Border 5 Textbook pages 2-3
MELC Science 5 (S5-MT-Ia)
 ANSWER KEY
ACTIVITY 1
1.Wood is a strong material. 2. Towel absorbs water 3. Answers may vary
4. Glass is transparent 5. Plastic is waterproof
ACTIVITY 2
CLEANING ( chlorine, floor wax, body soap )
FOOD PREPARATION ( sugar, vinegar, soy sauce,)
BEAUTIFICATION ( cologne, lotion )
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ( hammer, shovel )
EVALUATION
1.D 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.A 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.C

Prepared by

MARIA RONA T. BERNARDO

Name of Writer

Checked and Approved by

WELLIJARDO F. EQUIA
District Science Coordinator

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.