Everyday Materials Everyday Materials are items that we touch and use every day, usually without giving them much thought. Let’s explore some of these materials and the objects that can be made from them!

Names of Materials There are a variety of different everyday materials, including wood, plastic, paper, metal, glass, and rubber.

Properties of Materials Every material has different properties, which determine how it can be used. Here are just some of the properties of everyday materials: Wood - strong, heavy, can be painted or stained. Plastic - light, waterproof, flexible. Paper - thin, lightweight, can be decorated. Metal - strong, lightweight, resistant to heat. Glass - hard, shiny, transparent. Rubber - flexible, waterproof, shock-absorbent.

Uses of Materials These everyday materials are used to make many objects, both at home and in school. Here are some of the uses for everyday materials: Wood - used to make furniture, buildings, ships, and toys. Plastic - used to make buckets, containers, chairs, and toys. Paper - used to write on, make cards and books, and package items. Metal - used to make tools and machine parts, and to build structures. Glass - used to make windows, bottles, and kitchen items. Rubber - used to make tyres and other inflatable objects, as well as erasers.

Objects Gotten From Everyday Materials Everyday materials can be transformed into a wide range of objects, from furniture and buildings to books, toys, and kitchen items. Here are some examples of objects made from everyday materials: Wood - tables, chairs, bookshelves, toys. Plastic - buckets, containers, chairs, toys. Paper - books, cards, notebooks, packaging. Metal - tools, machine parts, beams, hinges. Glass - windows, bottles, kitchen appliances. Rubber - tyres, inflatable objects, erasers.

Changing Materials Everyday materials can also be changed to suit a variety of purposes. For example, wood can be painted, stained, or carved; metal can be melted, hammered, or bent; paper can be decorated, folded, or cut; and plastic can be melted and moulded into different shapes.

Testing Materials There are a variety of tests that can be used to measure the properties of everyday materials, such as the hardness of metal, the flexibility of rubber, or the strength of wood. These tests help us understand the characteristics of materials and how they can be used in different ways.

Pictures and Videos In order to cover all the learning needs of the pupils, teachers can use a range of different images and videos. Images might include photos of everyday materials and the objects they are used to make, while videos might include demonstrations of the different tests used to measure the properties of the materials, or demonstrations of how the materials can be changed. Using a variety of different images and videos will help pupils to visualise and better understand the everyday materials that surround us.