🔍 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: Material Properties

5. Fill in the blanks with the correct property words:

Word bank: flexible, transparent, hard, waterproof, magnetic

a) Glass is _____________ because you can see through it.

b) Rubber is _____________ because it can bend without breaking.

c) Diamond is very _____________ and difficult to scratch.

d) Plastic raincoats are _____________ to keep you dry.

e) Iron is _____________ and will stick to magnets.

6. Think of an object you use every day. Describe its materials and properties:

Object: _________________________

🗺️ Part 4: Create Your Materials Mind-Map

7. Create a mind-map with "MATERIALS" in the centre. Include these categories and add your own examples:

Categories to include:

Types (metals, plastics, etc.)
Properties (hard, soft, flexible, etc.)
Sources (natural, manufactured)
Changes (reversible, irreversible)
Your own category: ________________

8. Indigenous Australians have used natural materials for thousands of years. Name two traditional materials and their uses:

🏠 Part 5: Materials at Home Investigation

9. For homework, choose ONE object from your home and complete this investigation:

Object chosen: _________________________

What materials is it made from?

List one property of each material:

Why do you think these materials were chosen for this object?

10. Reflection: What is 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: Material Properties

🗺️ Part 4: Create Your Materials Mind-Map

🏠 Part 5: Materials at Home Investigation

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