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A Shoe Story (p. 258)


Step 1. Questions

Look at Manny's shoes on page 258 of your textbook. Write a story about where you think they have been. Tell about the properties of the shoes. Here are some questions to think about:
  • What are the properties of solids?
  • What are the properties of Manny's shoes?
  • What clues tell you where the shoes have been?
Are you ready? Look for answers to the questions. Visit the Web sites in Step 2. Write about what you learn in the boxes.


Step 2. Research

Visit these Web sites. Write your notes inside the boxes.


Toolbox Tip: Click here to learn how to go from one Web page to another.


Characteristics of Materials
Learn about properties of matter at this Web site from the BBC. First, drag and drop a material into the tester. Then, click each question to learn the answer. Click on the red arrows to try other materials.
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Elementary Science: Matter
Learn the definition of matter. Then, click SOLIDS. Read more about the properties of solids. Think about Manny's shoes. Do they match the properties of a solid?
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