materials as to malleability, ductility, flexibility and elasticity “Mystery Box” Mechanics: 1. Form two groups with equal number of members (preferably 6-8) 2. Representative from each group will pick an object from the mystery box and describe its property as to hardness and brittleness 3. The group that earns the highest score will be the winner.. a. Group the class into 5. b. Distribute the materials for exploration. c. Refer to the activity sheet for instructions and procedures d. Manipulate the objects and describe the property each object possesses e. Record the findings on the table Materials Observation/Description balloon Rubber bond Plastic bag Electrical wire Paper Clip a. What happened to the materials: balloon, rubber band, plastic bag, electrical wire, and paper clip? c. Which among the materials have the same characteristics or descriptions? e. What are the properties shown by the manipulated objects? f. What are the characteristics of the materials that possess malleability, ductility, elasticity and flexibility g. What is the importance of these properties to our life and to the environment? There are some materials that have different properties as to malleability, ductility, flexibility and elasticity. ❖ Malleability is the ability of a metal to be hammered or beaten flat. Gold, silver, and copper are malleable that can be formed into different pieces of jewelry ❖ Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched or pulled out and be formed into fine thin wires. ❖ Flexibility is the ability of a material to be bent without breaking. Wires, rubber, cloth and some plastic are flexible materials that can be folded, pressed or stored. ❖ Elasticity is the ability of a material to be stretched and returned to their original form when released. Materials have different properties according to their uses. These properties are hardness, softness, brittleness, absorbent, waterproof, flexibility, durability, transparent, conductor of heat or electricity and insulator of heat or electricity. a. What if rain boots were made of paper? b. What if pans and pots were made of plastic? Describe by writing the properties of materials at the left column. Name of Materials Property 1. Paper clip 2. Electrical wire 3. Empty Dextrose bottle 4. Garter 5. Gold earrings IV. Assignment: Gold and silver are metals. Why are these materials not suited for electrical wires?