What is a synthetic material?
In this lesson we will learn about synthetic materials and their uses.
What is a synthetic material?
In this lesson we will learn about synthetic materials and their uses.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Explain what a synthetic material is
- Sort materials into synthetic and raw materials
- Describe the uses of some synthetic materials
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4 Questions
Q1.
Which is the best definition of a raw material?
Made by mixing materials together
Natural and only comes from the ground
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a raw material that comes from the ground?
coal
oil
Q3.
Raw materials can be found in the ground or...?
From my house
From the sea
Q4.
Which of the following properties make leather a useful material? (Pick 3)
hard
shiny
4 Questions
Q1.
Synthetic materials are...
Natural and made by humans
Natural and not made by humans
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a synthetic material?
paper
plastic
Q3.
What raw material is glass mostly made from?
cotton
wood
Q4.
Which properties of brick make it useful for building houses? Choose 3.
flexible
shiny