Materials Around Us
Explore properties of different materials
Materials Around Us
Everything around us is made of materials. Materials can be natural (from nature) like wood, cotton, and stone, or manufactured (made by people) like plastic, glass, and metal. Different materials have different properties.
Example
Properties of Materials
Wood is hard and strong — we use it for furniture. Glass is transparent — we can see through windows. Rubber is flexible — it stretches and bounces. Metal is strong and shiny — we use it for pots and tools.
Note
Remember
We choose materials based on their properties. A raincoat is made of waterproof material so you stay dry. A blanket is made of soft, warm material to keep you cosy.
Key Vocabulary
MaterialWhat something is made of
NaturalFound in nature, not made by people
PropertyA quality that describes what a material is like, such as hard, soft, or shiny
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