Everyday Materials: Natural and Man-made
Classify common materials as natural (e.g., wood, rock, cotton) or man-made (e.g., plastic, glass, paper) and discuss their origins.
Key Questions
- Where do the materials around us come from?
- What's the difference between a natural and a man-made material?
- Why do we make new materials?
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