Discovering Everyday Materials

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Discovering Everyday Materials

What do you already know about materials?

Lesson Aim

At the end of the lesson you will be able to name everyday materials, say what objects are made from, and sort objects by their material.

What Is a Material?

A material is what something is made from. For example, a toy might be made from plastic or wood.

Let's Explore Our Classroom!

Look for objects around you. What can you find? Think about what each object is made from.

Common Materials

Glass is clear and used in windows. Fabric is soft and used for clothes. Rock is hard and found outside.

Wood comes from trees. Plastic is made in factories. Metal is found in things like coins or keys.

Glass, Fabric, Rock

Wood, Plastic, Metal

Touch and Feel

Can you touch some wood, plastic, or metal around you? How do they feel? Are they hard or soft?

Sorting Objects

Group 1

Group 2

Now make groups for plastic, metal, glass, fabric, or rock items.

Find objects made from the same material. Put all wooden things together.

Match the Object to Its Material

Let's Reflect

Can you name three materials you found today? What surprised you about what objects are made from?

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.