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🪟 Objects and the Materials They're Made Of

A window is glass and a spoon is metal, but why? Discover how the right material is chosen for every everyday object.

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~15 min

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🔬 Science

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Ages 6–12

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What you’ll learn

What Are Things Made Of?Learn that objects are things and materials are what they are made from.Every object is a thing, like a spoon or a window, and every object is made of a material. A window is made of glass, a chair is made of wood, and a teddy is made of fabric. The object is the thing, and the material is what it is made from.
The Right Material for the JobUnderstand that materials are chosen because their properties suit the object's job.Materials are chosen for a reason. A window is glass because glass is see-through and lets light in. A spoon is metal because metal is hard and strong. Rain boots are rubber because rubber keeps water out. The right material is picked to do the job well.
Sorting by MaterialSee that one material makes many objects and sort objects by their material.One material can make many different objects. Metal makes spoons, keys, and cans, and glass makes windows, bottles, and jars. We can sort objects into groups by the material they are made of, and we know each material is chosen to do its job.

Questions this course answers

What do we call what an object is made from?

The material is what an object is made from, like glass or wood.

A soft teddy bear is made of what?

A teddy bear is made of soft fabric, which is lovely to hug.

Why is a window made of glass?

Glass is see-through, so we can look outside and let sunshine in.

Why are rain boots made of rubber?

Rubber keeps water out, so your feet stay dry in a puddle.

Which of these is made of glass?

A clear bottle is made of glass, while keys, cans, and spoons are metal.

Can one material be used to make lots of different objects?

One material can make many objects, like metal making spoons, keys, and cans.

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BBC Bitesize
Britannica Kids
National Geographic Kids

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