Materials and Structures: Exploring Everyday Objects

• Science
• Primary Education
• Age 4

Materials and Structures: Exploring Everyday Objects

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe objects, identify structures, and recognize materials used in everyday objects and structures.

What do you already know about objects and materials?

What are Objects?

Objects are things made of one or more materials. They can be things we use every day, like toys, clothes, and furniture.

Identifying Structures

Structures are objects designed to support a load. They can be things like bridges, buildings, and even the frame of a bicycle.

Supporting Frameworks

Some objects have supporting frameworks to help them stay strong and sturdy. This can be seen in chairs, tables, and even some toys.

Materials in Everyday Objects

Everyday objects are made from different materials like plastic, wood, metal, and fabric. These materials have different properties.

Materials in Structures

Structures are made from strong materials like steel, concrete, and wood. These materials are chosen for their strength and durability.

Interactive Activity: Material Match

Have students match everyday objects with the materials they are made from in a fun game.

Conclusion: What We Learned

Today we learned about objects, structures, and the materials used to make them. We saw how different materials have different properties and are used for specific purposes.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.