Exploring Materials and Our Environment

Exploring Materials and Our Environment

LI: to investigate and understand how the properties of different materials affect their uses.

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Exploring Materials and Our Environment

LI: to investigate and understand how the properties of different materials affect their uses.

Learning Intention

At the end of the lesson, you will know how to identify and describe different materials and their properties.

What do you already know about different materials around us?

What Are Materials?

Materials are what things are made of. They can be natural or man-made.

Types of Materials

Common materials include metal, wood, plastic, fabric, and glass.

Size of Materials

Materials can be large or small. Size affects how we use them.

Weight of Materials

Materials can be light or heavy. Weight helps decide how we use them.

Feel of Materials

Materials can feel different: smooth, rough, soft, or hard.

Properties of Materials

Properties are features like color, texture, and flexibility.

Materials in Our Environment

Materials are everywhere! They make up our homes, clothes, and toys.

Interactive Activity

Let's sort objects by material type: metal, wood, plastic, and more.


Material sorting year 1 - Group sort

Review and Reflection

What new things did you learn about materials today?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.