Everyday metirals and their properties
1. Stone
Properties:
Very hard
Heavy
Strong
Not flexible
Uses:
Buildings, roads, statues
2. Water
Properties:
Liquid
Transparent
Flows easily
Takes the shape of its container
Uses:
Drinking, washing, cooking
3. Cotton
Properties:
Soft
Light
Absorbs water
Flexible
Uses:
Clothes, pillows, bandages
4. Steel (a type of metal)
Properties:
Very strong
Hard
Shiny
Long-lasting
Uses:
Bridges, buildings, tools
5. Leather
Properties:
Strong
Flexible
Waterproof (a little)
Long-lasting
Uses:
Shoes, belts, bags
6. Sponge
Properties:
Soft
Light
Absorbs water
Squishy
Uses:
Cleaning, washing
7. Clay
Properties:
Soft when wet
Hard when dry
Can be shaped
Heavy
Uses:
Pots, bricks, models
8. Sand
Properties:
Grainy
Loose
Dry
Does not stick together well
Uses:
Building, playgrounds
9. Wool
Properties:
Soft
Warm
Flexible
Light
Uses:
Sweaters, blankets
10. Ceramic
Properties:
Hard
Smooth
Breakable
Waterproof
Uses:
Plates, cups, tiles
Examples of Properties
Hard – not easy to scratch
Soft – easy to press
Flexible – can bend
Rigid – cannot bend
Transparent – see-through
Waterproof – keeps water out
Absorbent – soaks up water
Strong – does not break easily
11Wood
Properties:
Hard
Strong
Does not let electricity pass through easily
Can float on water
Uses:
Tables, chairs, doors, pencils
12. Metal
Properties:
Strong
Shiny
Can carry heat and electricity
Can be bent into shapes
Uses:
Spoons, coins, wires, pots
13. Plastic
Properties:
Light
Waterproof
Can be soft or hard
Does not break easily
Uses:
Bottles, toys, bags, containers
14. Glass
Properties:
Transparent (see-through)
Smooth
Breakable
Waterproof
Uses:
Windows, jars, glasses
15. Rubber
Properties:
Stretchy
Flexible
Waterproof
Soft
Uses:
Erasers, tyres, rubber bands
16. Fabric (Cloth)
Properties:
Soft
Flexible
Absorbs water
Light
Uses:
Clothes, curtains, towels
17. Paper
Properties:
Light
Thin
Easy to tear
Absorbs water
Uses:
Books, notebooks, newspapers