Fragility Notes, Quizzes & Revision
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Home Science โ Kitchen Utensils
What does "fragility" mean?
Fragility means how easily something breaks or cracks. A fragile kitchen utensil can break when it falls, is hit, or gets very cold or very hot quickly.
Think: glass cup ๐ โ it can shatter. Metal sufuria (aluminium pot) โ not fragile, it will bend or stay whole.
Examples โ fragile and not fragile
Why learn about fragility?
- To keep people safe โ broken glass can cut fingers. โ ๏ธ
- To take care of our utensils so they last longer.
- To sort utensils for washing, storing and using (handle fragile ones gently).
Care and safety tips for fragile utensils
- Hold with both hands when carrying a glass or ceramic plate. ๐
- Do not stack fragile plates too high. Keep them on a soft surface or use separators.
- Wash fragile items gently with a soft sponge. Avoid strong scrubbing. ๐งผ
- Avoid quick temperature change โ do not put a very hot glass into cold water (it may crack).
- If an item cracks, tell an adult. Do not use or try to fix it by yourself. ๐ซ
Easy activity (do with a teacher or parent)
Sound test: Place a small glass cup and a metal cup on the table. Tap each gently with a wooden spoon. Which one rings more? What does the sound tell you about fragility?
Sorting game: Make two boxes labelled Fragile and Not Fragile. Put pictures or small items (plastic spoon, glass cup, metal spoon, ceramic plate) in the correct box.
Words to remember
Fragile โ breaks easily.
Durable โ lasts and does not break easily.
Cracked โ has a line where it may break.
Shatter โ break into many pieces.
Quick quiz (answers below)
- Is a glass cup fragile or durable?
- Name one thing you should not do with hot glass.
- Give one example of a durable kitchen utensil common in Kenya.
- What should you do if a plate cracks?
- What does "shatter" mean?
- Fragile.
- Do not put it in cold water suddenly; tell an adult. (Avoid sudden temperature change.)
- Example: sufuria (aluminium cooking pot) or stainless steel spoon.
- Tell an adult and do not use it. Throw away or repair with help.
- To break into many pieces.