🔍 Part 1: Objects vs Materials

1. Look at the items below. Circle whether each is an OBJECT or a MATERIAL:

Wooden ruler:

Object

Material

Plastic:

Object

Material

Metal spoon:

Object

Material

Cotton:

Object

Material

2. In your own words, what is the difference between an object and a material?

🧱 Part 2: Types of Materials

3. Match each material type with its correct example:

1. Metal

2. Plastic

3. Textile/Fibre

4. Ceramic

5. Glass

A. Window pane

B. Aluminium can

C. Cotton shirt

D. Clay pot

E. Water bottle

4. Which of these materials are NATURAL? (Check all that apply)

Wood from trees

Plastic from oil

Cotton from plants

Steel from iron ore

Wool from sheep

Synthetic rubber

🎨 Part 3: Mind-Map Creation

5. Create your materials mind-map in the space below. Start with "MATERIALS" in the centre, then add branches for:

Main categories to include:

• Types (metal, plastic, wood, etc.)

• Properties (hard, soft, flexible, etc.)

• Sources (natural, manufactured)

• Changes (reversible, irreversible)

• Your own categories!

🔬 Part 4: Material Properties

6. Fill in the blanks about material properties:

Materials that can bend without breaking are called ______________.

Materials you can see through are ______________.

Materials that feel smooth have a ______________ texture.

Materials that don't let water through are ______________.

7. Why do you think different materials are chosen for different objects? Give an example:

🌏 Part 5: Indigenous Knowledge & Materials

8. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used natural materials for thousands of years. Can you think of examples? Write or draw two examples:

9. Research Extension: Choose one material from your mind-map and find out:

Material chosen: ____________________

Where does it come from? ____________________

What properties does it have? ____________________

How is it used in everyday life? ____________________

🏠 Part 6: Home Investigation

10. Homework Challenge: Find one object at home and analyse its materials:

Object: ____________________

Materials it's made from: ____________________

Properties of each material:

11. Reflection: What was the most interesting thing you learned about materials today?

Materials Mind-Map Exploration

Materials Mind-Map Exploration

🔍 Part 1: Objects vs Materials

🧱 Part 2: Types of Materials

🎨 Part 3: Mind-Map Creation

🔬 Part 4: Material Properties

🌏 Part 5: Indigenous Knowledge & Materials

🏠 Part 6: Home Investigation

About This Worksheet

Free in Kuraplan

Print-Ready

AI-Generated

For Teachers & Parents

Need a custom version of this worksheet?

More Science Worksheets

Science Skills Review Worksheet

Year 3 Science Comprehension

Year 6 Science Exploration

Homeschool Science Worksheet

Earth Science Exploration Worksheet

Earth Science Question Worksheet

Soil Science Through Drama

Elemental Science Exploration

Explore more free resources