What are everyone's toys made of? - Worksheet

The worksheet prompts children to explore the materials that compose their toys, encouraging them to bring in three toys each for examination. The task requires the students to categorize their toys based on the materials they are made from, such as metal, fabric, wood, paper, and plastic. It's noted that some toys may be composed of multiple materials and therefore could be listed in more than one category. This activity not only helps children to identify and sort different materials but also introduces them to the concept of multi-material objects.

Following the hands-on classification task, the worksheet guides students to consider broader questions about the use of materials in manufacturing toys. It asks them to think about how we can optimally use the materials available to us and to reflect on why certain materials might be more suitable than others for creating toys. These questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking about material properties, the functionality of toys, and the reasons behind material selection in the design and production process. By engaging with these questions, children develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between materials and their everyday objects.