What's It Made Of

Have you ever picked up something and wondered what materials it’s made from and why? This worksheet helps you explore the building materials behind everyday objects, from plastic toys and wooden pencils to metal tools and cotton clothing. You learn why different materials are chosen and how each one has special properties. Each activity breaks ideas into simple, friendly steps. As you learn, the objects around you become puzzles you can solve.

You begin by discovering how materials have unique properties such as hardness, flexibility, strength, and texture. Activities guide you to compare objects and identify what they are made of—wood, metal, plastic, glass, or fabric. You learn how these properties affect how objects feel and behave. You start noticing details you may not have seen before.

Next, you explore why certain materials are used for specific purposes. You learn how metal is strong enough for tools, how plastic can be shaped easily, and how cotton stays soft and comfortable for clothing. Activities help you match materials with the jobs they do. You begin to understand how science and design work together to create useful items.