Hello friends! Have you ever looked around and wondered what materials the things around us are made of? Today, we’re going to learn about where materials come from. Let’s get to it!
All things are made of materials, which can be categorized into two types: natural materials and artificial materials. Let’s see what makes them different.
Natural materials come from nature and can be of animal, plant, or mineral origin.
Now, let’s talk about artificial materials. When we change natural materials to create others, we get artificial materials.
And that’s all for today, friends! Now you know where the materials that make up the objects around us come from. See you soon!
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Material Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find objects made from different materials. Make a list of items and identify whether they are made from natural or artificial materials. For example, find something made of wood, plastic, or metal. Discuss with your friends or family where these materials might have come from and how they were made.
Create a Material Collage: Collect small samples of different materials, such as fabric, paper, leaves, or small stones. Use these to create a collage on a piece of cardboard. Label each material as natural or artificial. Think about how each material feels and looks. Share your collage with the class and explain why you categorized each material the way you did.
Question Time: Discuss with your classmates or family: “Why is it important to know where materials come from?” and “How can we reduce the use of artificial materials like plastic in our daily lives?” Think of three ways you can help reduce, reuse, or recycle materials at home or school.
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Hello friends! Have you ever looked around and wondered what materials the things around us are made of? Today, we’re going to learn about where materials come from. Let’s get to it!
All things are made of materials, which can be categorized into two types: natural materials and artificial materials. Let’s see what makes them different.
Natural materials come from nature and can be of animal, plant, or mineral origin.
Natural materials of animal origin, like wool or silk, come from animals. Have you ever thought about where the wool used to make your sweaters comes from? Of course, it comes from the wool of a sheep.
Natural materials can also be of plant origin, like the wood of this table or the cotton of this t-shirt. This means that they come from plants.
Finally, natural materials can be of mineral origin, which means we get them from the Earth and rocks, like this iron chain.
Now, let’s talk about artificial materials. When we change natural materials to create others, we get artificial materials. Do you know what paper is made of? Exactly! It’s made from the wood of trees.
And plastic is made from petroleum, which we get from deep inside the Earth. Did you know that plastic is one of the materials that takes the longest to completely decompose? It takes between one hundred and one thousand years! That is why it is very important to reduce our use of plastic.
And that’s all for today, friends! Now you know where the materials that make up the objects around us come from. See you soon!
We’ve learned so much in just one video! Did you know there are many more videos? Imagine how much you could learn! Subscribe to the Smile and Learn educational channel to learn and have fun at the same time!
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