Exploring Everyday Materials and Properties
Foundation Science Discovering what things are made from Learning about material properties
What Are Materials?
Materials are what things are made from Everything around us is made of materials Wood, plastic, metal, fabric, glass, and rock Each material has special properties
Material Detective Challenge
Look around the classroom Find 3 different materials Touch them safely Describe how they feel
How Do Materials Feel?
{"left":"Hard materials: wood, metal, glass, rock\nSoft materials: fabric, foam, rubber","right":"Smooth materials: plastic, glass, metal\nRough materials: sandpaper, bark, concrete"}
Think About This!
Why do we use plastic cups instead of paper cups for water? What would happen if we made shoes from paper? Why are windows made from glass and not fabric?
Materials Have Special Jobs
Glass is clear - perfect for windows Metal is strong - great for spoons and forks Fabric is soft - comfortable for clothes Plastic is light and strong - good for toys
Sorting Challenge
Work with your partner Sort objects into groups Group by: hard or soft Explain your choices
What Did We Learn Today?
Materials are everywhere around us Each material has special properties We choose materials for their properties Hard, soft, smooth, rough are all properties Materials help us make useful things