Explore the different materials used to make everyday objects, and understand their properties.
Materials have different properties like hardness, flexibility, and the ability to conduct heat or electricity, which determine what they're used for.
Why is rubber used to make tyres instead of glass?
Rubber is flexible and can absorb shocks, while glass is brittle and would shatter
Why is copper used for electrical wires?
Copper is a good conductor of electricity, allowing current to flow through it easily
Natural materials come directly from nature (like wood and cotton), while man-made materials are created through human processes (like plastic and nylon).
Is cotton a natural or man-made material?
Natural, since it comes from the cotton plant
Is plastic a natural or man-made material?
Man-made, since it's manufactured from chemical processes
1. Name one property that makes a material useful for making clothes.
2. Is wool a natural or man-made material?
3. Is nylon a natural or man-made material?
4. Why is glass used for windows instead of wood?
5. Name one material that is a good conductor of heat.