Identify What Everyday Materials Are Made From

Everyday objects around our homes are made of different materials.

 

Objects can be made of natural materials or man-made materials.

 

Natural materials are those that come from the world around us.

Here some natural materials.

 

wood	wool	clay	rock

 

Man-made materials are those that don't occur naturally in the world - they have been made by people.

Here are some man-made materials.

 

plastic	glass	paper	fabric

 

Have a look at this picture of some bottles. 

What do you think they are made of?

Are they natural or man-made?

 

   

 

They are made of plastic and they are man-made. 

Plastic is a good material for making bottles as it is light in weight, strong and can be made into different shapes.

 

In this activity, you will practise naming and choosing the correct material for different objects and deciding if they are natural or man-made.