Things That Do Not Melt

NCERT anchor: NCERT Looking Around Class 1 — Theme: Materials (comparing melting and non-melting objects)

• Not everything melts like ice or chocolate.
• A stone, a steel spoon, a wooden block, and a plastic toy stay solid even on a warm day.
• Comparing melting and non-melting things helps us choose the right material for a job.

1. Everyday objects that stay solid in warmth

Verbal: Stone, wood, steel spoon, plastic toy — all stay the same shape in warm weather.

Visual: A stone and an ice cube side by side in the sun.

2. Comparing melting vs non-melting things

Verbal: Ice melts easily; a stone does not melt in everyday warmth.

3. Why this matters

A steel spoon used for hot tea does not melt, so it is safe to use.

Leaving a stone and an ice cube in the sun

Step 1 — Place a stone and an ice cube on a plate in the sun.
Step 2 — Check after 15 minutes.
Step 3 — The ice cube has become a puddle of water.
Step 4 — The stone looks exactly the same as before.
Answer: ice melts, but the stone does not melt.

• Name one thing that does not melt in the sun.
• Does a wooden block melt on a warm table?
• Why is a steel spoon safe to use in hot tea?
• Stretch: Why do stone, wood, and steel not melt on a warm day the way ice does?

Revision tip: Compare an ice cube and a small stone on a sunny windowsill.

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