Diversity of Materials Worksheet for 9-Year-Old Students

Instructions

Let's explore the amazing world of materials! Everything around us is made of something. Complete the activities below to test your material knowledge.

Activity 1: Material Match-Up

Draw a line to connect the object on the left with the main material it is made from on the right.

Activity 2: What Am I?

Read the clues below and guess the material. Write your answer on the line.

1. I come from trees. I can be hard and strong. You can build houses and furniture with me. What am I?

   ____________________

2. I am see-through. I can break easily if you drop me. Jars and windows are often made of me. What am I?

   ____________________

3. I am made in a factory. I can be molded into almost any shape, from toys to water bottles. What am I?

   ____________________

4. I am dug from the ground. I am very strong and am used to make cars, bridges, and coins. What am I?

   ____________________

Activity 3: Circle the Odd One Out

In each group below, three objects are made of a similar material. Circle the object that doesn't belong and explain why on the line below.

1. Wool Sweater         Cotton T-shirt         Plastic Ruler         Silk Scarf

   Why? ____________________________________________________________________




2. Wooden Chair         Paper Book         Glass Bottle         Cardboard Box

   Why? ____________________________________________________________________




3. Metal Fork         Gold Ring         Aluminum Foil         Rubber Duck

   Why? ____________________________________________________________________

Activity 4: Describe It!

Choose a word from the word bank below to complete each sentence. You will not use all the words.

1. A raincoat is _________________ to keep the rain from getting you wet.


2. A rubber band is _________________, which allows it to stretch without breaking.


3. You can see through a window because glass is _________________.


4. A pillow is filled with feathers or foam to make it ______________ and comfortable.


5. A brick is very ______________ and strong, which makes it good for building walls.

Answer Key

Activity 1: Material Match-Up

1. T-shirt → C. Fabric
2. Drinking Glass → D. Glass
3. Car Tire → E. Rubber
4. Spoon → B. Metal
5. Bookshelf → A. Wood

Activity 2: What Am I?

1. Wood
2. Glass
3. Plastic
4. Metal

Activity 3: Circle the Odd One Out

1. Plastic Ruler should be circled.
   Why? It is made of plastic, while the others are made of fabric.
2. Glass Bottle should be circled.
   Why? It is made of glass, while the others are all made from wood/trees.
3. Rubber Duck should be circled.
   Why? It is made of rubber, while the others are made of metal.

Activity 4: Describe It!

1. waterproof
2. flexible
3. transparent
4. soft
5. hard