This practical 15-page workbook introduces young learners to the materials they encounter every day.

Children learn that objects are made from materials, then explore familiar materials such as wood, metal and plastic.

They also investigate observable properties including:

Hard and soft
Rough and smooth
Useful properties of materials
Choosing appropriate materials for different purposes

The workbook culminates in a simple Materials Investigation, where children observe classroom objects and record what they are made from and what properties they have.