Materials used for building a house - Worksheet

The 'Materials used for building a house' worksheet series, created by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, explores various common materials found in residential construction. Each worksheet focuses on a different material—metal, glass, wood, plastic, and brick (or stone)—and prompts learners to consider where these materials can be typically found within a house. For instance, metal might be present in structural supports or plumbing, glass is commonly used in windows, wood could form the framework or furniture, plastic may be found in insulation or fixtures, and bricks are often a primary component of exterior walls.

Alongside identifying the locations of these materials, the worksheets encourage students to think about the unique properties that each material possesses. Metals are known for their strength and durability, glass is valued for its transparency and fragility, wood offers a combination of strength and aesthetic warmth, plastic is lightweight and versatile, and bricks provide sturdy and weather-resistant walls. Additionally, the worksheets ask what the collective term for these materials is and why a variety of materials are used in construction. This educational resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of building materials and the reasons behind their diverse applications in house construction.