What is a material?

In this lesson, we will be introduced to what a scientist is. We will then be learning about materials and their properties.

What is a material?

In this lesson, we will be introduced to what a scientist is. We will then be learning about materials and their properties.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Identifying different materials: wood, wool, plastic, glass, metal & paper

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a material?
An image in a quiz
Door
Correct answer: Glass
Q2.
Which word can I use to describe wood?
Correct answer: Hard
Soft
Q3.
All things are made up of materials. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True

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UnitScience / Materials

Science