Sort by Material

Sort objects by what they're made of.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 21

Scientists sort things to learn about them. One way to sort is by material: what each thing is made of.
A key, a coin, and a bell are all made of metal.
A shirt, a sock, and a scarf are all made of cloth.
Your turn! Sort them: metal and cloth.
Try it with a grown-up! Empty a drawer and sort what's inside by material.

Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science:

SKP1.a — Ask questions to compare and sort objects made of different materials. (Common materials include clay, cloth, plastic, wood, paper, and metal.)