In this activity, we are going to look at some of the properties of materials.

Some materials have special properties.

Some materials are stretchy, like the rubber bands above. We say they are elastic.

If we stretch them, they go back to the shape they were before we pulled them.

Materials that soak up water are called absorbent, like the sponge above.

Fabric is a soft and flexible material. It is often used for clothes. 

Some fabrics are made from natural materials, such as wool (from a sheep)  or cotton (from a plant).

Other fabrics are made from man-made materials, such as nylon.

There are so many materials around us, so there's a lot to discover!

Are you ready to begin?