Solution to the Worksheet: "Materials That Absorbed Water"
The task asks you to
color the objects that absorb water. Let's go through each item and determine whether it absorbs water or not.
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🔍 Understanding Absorption
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Absorbent materials soak up water into their structure (e.g., paper, cloth).
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Non-absorbent materials do not soak up water; they may repel or resist it (e.g., plastic, glass).
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✔ Step-by-Step Analysis of Each Object:
1.
Towel
- Made of cotton or similar fabric →
absorbs water
✔ Color this one
2.
Drinking glass
- Made of glass → does
not absorb water (it’s waterproof)
✘ Do
not color
3.
Pillow
- Usually filled with cotton or synthetic fibers →
can absorb water if wet
✔ Color this one
4.
Rain coat
- Designed to
repel water (waterproof material like nylon or PVC)
✘ Do
not color
5.
Cotton balls
- Cotton is highly
absorbent
✔ Color this one
6.
Umbrella
- Typically made of waterproof fabric →
does not absorb water
✘ Do
not color
7.
Socks
- Usually made of cotton or wool →
absorb water
✔ Color this one
8.
Plastic bag
- Made of plastic →
does not absorb water
✘ Do
not color
9.
Face mask
- Depends on type, but most are made of fabric or non-woven material →
can absorb some moisture
✔ Color this one (especially if it's a cloth mask)
10.
Tissue paper
- Very
absorbent – used for cleaning spills
✔ Color this one
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🎨 Final Answer: Color the following items:
✔ 1. Towel
✔ 3. Pillow
✔ 5. Cotton balls
✔ 7. Socks
✔ 9. Face mask
✔ 10. Tissue paper
✘ Leave uncolored:
2. Drinking glass
4. Rain coat
6. Umbrella
8. Plastic bag
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💡 Bonus: Venn Diagram Concept (as mentioned in competencies)
You could later use a
Venn diagram to compare:
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Left circle: Materials that
do NOT absorb water (e.g., glass, plastic bag, raincoat, umbrella)
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Right circle: Materials that
DO absorb water (e.g., towel, pillow, cotton balls, socks, face mask, tissue paper)
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Overlap: If any material behaves both ways (but here, no clear overlap)
This helps students classify materials based on their physical properties.
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✔ Summary
Color these:
1. Towel
3. Pillow
5. Cotton balls
7. Socks
9. Face mask
10. Tissue paper
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or a Venn diagram example!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of absorption worksheet.
