Material
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
A material is what an object is made from.
About Materials
There are many different materials. This is a list of important materials you should know:
Examples
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Some walls are made of a material called brick. | Fabric is a material we use to make clothes. | Glass is a material used in windows and glasses. | Metal is a good material for making swords. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Some cups are made of a material called plastic | The material makes up most of a mountain is rock. | Rubber is a bouncy material that makes good tyres. | Salty water is a material found in the sea. |
References
Edexcel
- Materials, pages 202-203, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel
- Materials; bulk page 206, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel
- Materials; composites, pages 204-205, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel