Be Prepared with Our Exploring Natural and Processed Materials PowerPoint

This Natural and Processed Materials PowerPoint introduces students to natural and processed materials, their properties, and their uses.

Use this teaching resource when investigating the chemical properties of materials in science lessons.

A Variety of Learning Opportunities

This presentation covers the following topics:

• What are processed materials?
• What are natural materials?
• What are the properties of materials?
• How were natural materials used in the past?
• How were processed materials used in the past?
• How do you decide which material to use when making an object?
• Which materials are best for creating everyday objects?

Check-for-understanding activities and a collaborative investigation have also been included in the presentation to increase engagement.

Download This Natural vs Processed Materials Slideshow Today!

This Natural vs Processed Materials slideshow is available in both PowerPoint and editable Slides format. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Amanda Elkins, a teacher in Georgia and Teach Starter collaborator.

More Resources for Teaching About Materials and Their Properties

If you’re building a full unit on materials and their properties, we recommend pairing this resource with one of the following:

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