MAGAT SALAMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1429 Sta. Maria St., Tondo, Manila

SCIENCE 5
LEARNER ACTIVITY SHEET-QUARTER 1-WEEK 1

NAME ___________________________________ SCORE:________________

GRADE/ SECTION _________________________

DATE:__________________

Useful and Harmful Properties of some Materials

When is a material useful?

When the materials serve their purpose, they are useful. Useful materials can also be
reused for other purposes. Take for example, a container when it is already empty, it
can still be used as a flower vase, a coin bank, or a house decor.

When is a material harmful?

When the materials bring hazard and do harm, they become harmful. For example,
broken glass jars or knives can cause cuts or injuries. Toxic substances may also be
present in the things commonly used such as paints, cleaners, fumes, gels,

A. Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.

___1. Which of the following is the use of rubbing alcohol?

a. antiseptic b. flavoring c. frying food d. killing insects
___2. Which material is used for cooking?
a. alcohol b. detergent bar c. lotion d. salt
___3. Floor wax can be found at home. What is the use of it?
a. frying the food c. make the floor shiny
b. headache and fever d. clean the tiles in the bathroom
___4. Which of the following is NOT a good pair?
a. vinegar- cooking meat b. cooking oil - frying foods
c. detergent powder- cleaning laundry d. dishwashing liquid- washing utensils
___5. The materials we have at home are useful but sometimes it is harmful. Which of
the following is the best practice at home?
a. Buy product without expiry date.
b. Harmful materials be put on the floor.
c. Flammable materials can be placed anywhere.
d. Poisonous chemicals be put in safe containers.

B. True- False. Write True if the statement is correct and False if wrong on the blank
before the number.

_____6. Materials commonly found at home are harmful.

_____7. Each material is made up of chemical substances.
_____8. Proper use of bleach can be harmful to one’s health.
_____9. Insecticides should be kept in places where children cannot reach them.
_____10. You should always say yes to harmful drugs to keep the body fit and healthy.