To solve this problem, we need to determine which objects absorb water and which do not.
Step 1: Understand Absorption
Absorption means soaking up liquid. Materials that have tiny holes or spaces (like paper, cloth, and cotton) usually absorb water. Materials that are hard, smooth, and solid (like plastic, metal, and rubber) usually do not let water soak in; the water just sits on top or rolls off.
Step 2: Analyze Each Object
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Notepad: Made of paper. Paper is designed to soak up ink and water. ->
Yes
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Handkerchief: Made of cloth/fabric. Cloth soaks up water (that’s how we dry our hands). ->
Yes
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Tissue paper: Made of very thin paper. It soaks up water very quickly. ->
Yes
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Rubber: Rubber is waterproof. Water beads up on it and does not soak in. ->
No
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Coins: Made of metal. Metal is solid and waterproof. ->
No
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Paper clip: Made of metal. Like coins, it does not soak up water. ->
No
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Cotton balls: Made of cotton fibers. Cotton is very good at soaking up liquids. ->
Yes
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Plastic toy: Made of plastic. Plastic is waterproof and does not absorb water. ->
No
Step 3: Fill in the Table
Based on the analysis above, here are the correct answers for the table:
| OBJECTS | DROPS OF WATER ON IT (Yes or No) |
| :--- | :--- |
| Notepad | Yes |
| Handkerchief | Yes |
| Tissue paper | Yes |
| Rubber | No |
| Coins | No |
| Paper clip | No |
| Cotton balls | Yes |
| Plastic toy | No |
Final Answer:
Notepad: Yes
Handkerchief: Yes
Tissue paper: Yes
Rubber: No
Coins: No
Paper clip: No
Cotton balls: Yes
Plastic toy: No
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of absorption worksheet.
