This week in Science Yr 3 & 4’s are learning about the topic of Tensile Strength within their term unit ‘Materials’.

Tensile strength measures the force required to pull or stretch a material to the point where it breaks. The term ‘tensile’ refers to something being under tension or having a stretching force applied.

Materials with high tensile strength do not snap, tear or stretch. Materials that stretch but do not snap have medium tensile strength. Materials with low tensile strength snap or tear easily.

Make a table in your workbooks including 3 headings- Low Tensile, Medium Tensile and High Tensile and list 5 MORE things around your home which fit into each category.

Post your completed work back to Mr.A at davea@woodfordps.vic.edu.au