1. Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 5
Term 2: Matter and Materials
Metals- and Non-metals
(PPT 2)

2. Topic 1 Metals and Non-metals
Properties of non-metals
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3. Properties of non-metals
Non-metals are not shiny - they tend to be dull.
They are able to bend, but can be very hard and brittle.
They break easily – like glass.
They are not good conductors of heat or electricity.
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4. Examples of non-metals
wood
glass
plastic
rubber
chalk
cotton wool
Can you think of other examples?
Gr 5 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 2, Topic 1

5. Look at the 3 kettles below...
What materials are these kettles made of?
All the kettles have plastic handles.
Why do you think this is the case?
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