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Science Quiz - Materials - Metal and Non-Metal (Questions)

Explore metal and non-metal materials and discover which objects shine, bend, conduct electricity, or stick to magnets in this KS1 science quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

Most non-metals are not magnetic, so wooden blocks, plastic toys, and rubber balls will not stick to a magnet.

In KS1 Science, children compare metals and non-metals by looking at properties like shininess, strength, and magnetism. This helps them choose sensible materials for everyday objects.

Key Terms

  • Metal: Usually strong and often shiny; many metals conduct electricity and some are attracted to magnets.
  • Non-metal: A material that is often dull or brittle and usually does not conduct electricity or stick to magnets.
  • Magnet: An object that attracts some metals, such as iron and steel, and can pick them up without touching.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between metals and non-metals in KS1 science?

Metals are often shiny, strong, and good at conducting heat and electricity. Non-metals are usually dull, weaker, and poor conductors. These differences help us choose materials for different jobs.

Which metals are magnetic?

Only some metals are magnetic. Iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets, while metals like aluminium, copper, and gold are not magnetic in simple classroom tests.

How can KS1 children test if something is metal or non-metal?

Children can look at its properties: is it shiny or dull, strong or easy to snap, magnetic or not, does it conduct electricity? Observing these clues helps sort objects sensibly.

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[ ] Wood
[ ] Stone
[ ] Metal
[ ] Plastic
2. What are pound coins made from?
[ ] Paper
[ ] Card
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Metal
3. Which one of these is a metal?
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Water
[ ] Oxygen
[ ] Copper
4. Look at these chairs. The legs of these chairs are made from _____.
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Wood
[ ] Clay
[ ] Metal
5. Which one of these is a metal?
[ ] Diamond
[ ] Glass
[ ] Cotton
[ ] Gold
6. Gold is used to make jewellery. Other metals are also used to make jewellery. Which one of these is a metal used to make jewellery?
[ ] Lead
[ ] Iron
[ ] Silver
[ ] Tin
7. These drinks cans are made from aluminium. Aluminium is a _____.
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Gas
[ ] Liquid
[ ] Metal
8. Which one of these is a metal?
[ ] Rubber
[ ] Brick
[ ] Iron
[ ] Steam
9. The picture shows a tyre swing in a playground. Which one of these is made from metal?
[ ] The tyre
[ ] The bark on the ground
[ ] The chains
[ ] The air
10. Sam is helping in the garden. He has a trowel. The trowel has a wooden handle. What is the rest of the trowel made from?
[ ] Wood
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Metal
[ ] Rubber

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Science Quiz - Materials - Metal and Non-Metal (Answers)
1. What are cars mainly made from?
[ ] Wood
[ ] Stone
[x] Metal
[ ] Plastic
The engine of a car is made of metal. Most of the body of the car is also made of metal
2. What are pound coins made from?
[ ] Paper
[ ] Card
[ ] Plastic
[x] Metal
Coins are made of metal. What colour is a 10p piece?
3. Which one of these is a metal?
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Water
[ ] Oxygen
[x] Copper
A lot of water pipes are made of copper
4. Look at these chairs. The legs of these chairs are made from _____.
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Wood
[ ] Clay
[x] Metal
What are the legs of the chair you are sitting on made from?
5. Which one of these is a metal?
[ ] Diamond
[ ] Glass
[ ] Cotton
[x] Gold
Diamond is not a metal
6. Gold is used to make jewellery. Other metals are also used to make jewellery. Which one of these is a metal used to make jewellery?
[ ] Lead
[ ] Iron
[x] Silver
[ ] Tin
Gold, silver and bronze are used to make medals
7. These drinks cans are made from aluminium. Aluminium is a _____.
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Gas
[ ] Liquid
[x] Metal
Aluminium is a light metal. It is used to make aeroplanes
8. Which one of these is a metal?
[ ] Rubber
[ ] Brick
[x] Iron
[ ] Steam
The picture is Iron Bridge in Shropshire. It was the first bridge in the world that was built from iron
9. The picture shows a tyre swing in a playground. Which one of these is made from metal?
[ ] The tyre
[ ] The bark on the ground
[x] The chains
[ ] The air
What is your favourite type of swing?
10. Sam is helping in the garden. He has a trowel. The trowel has a wooden handle. What is the rest of the trowel made from?
[ ] Wood
[ ] Plastic
[x] Metal
[ ] Rubber
What is the difference between a trowel and a spade?
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