Exploring Materials and Their Properties
Foundation Science Discovering everyday materials around us Learning about what makes materials special
What Are Materials?
Materials are what things are made from We can see them everywhere around us Each material feels and looks different Materials help us make useful things
Material Detective Game
Look around our classroom Find something made of wood Find something made of plastic Find something made of metal Share what you discovered!
How Do Materials Feel?
Some materials are HARD like rocks Some materials are SOFT like pillows Some materials are SMOOTH like glass Some materials are ROUGH like sandpaper Some materials are BENDY like rubber
Sorting Our Materials
{"left":"HARD materials: rocks, metal spoons, wooden blocks, glass jars","right":"SOFT materials: cotton balls, fabric, sponges, pillows"}
Think and Share
Why do we use plastic cups for water instead of paper cups? What would happen if we made shoes out of glass? Why are blankets made from soft materials?
Draw Your Favorite Material Thing
Choose your favorite object Draw it carefully Think about what material it's made from Describe how it feels Tell us why that material is perfect for your object
Materials Are Amazing!
We learned that materials have different properties Hard, soft, smooth, rough, and bendy We can sort materials by how they feel The right material makes things work better Materials help us every day!