There are lots of materials in the world around you.

The children are looking at materials.
Can you find metal, plastic, wood, rock, fabric and rubber?
What other materials can you see?
You will need: a clipboard - a magnifying glass
Walk around your classroom or school.
Look for things made from metals, paper, glass, fabrics and concrete.
Write down which materials you see.

What do they look like? What do they feel like?
Look closely at some materials. Can you see small parts of the material?

A car is made from many different materials. Metal is used for the car body. Rubber is used for the tyres. Fabric is used for the seat covers.