# Lesson 137: Objects around us and their uses

🔬 SCIENCE (40 Lessons) • 🟡 C. Materials and Matter

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## Objective

I can name objects around me and tell what they are used for. I can say simple materials like wood, plastic, and metal and give a short reason why an object is useful.

## Materials

- A few real objects (for example: cup, spoon, book, toy car, pencil)
- Pictures of everyday objects at home and school
- Simple labels or sticky notes (optional)
- Pencil and notebook or scrap paper

## Mini-lesson — Objects around us and their uses

We are surrounded by objects. At home, at school, and outside we see things we can sit on, eat with, drink from, write with, and play with.

Objects and what they are used for

- A chair is used for sitting.
- A cup or glass is used for drinking.
- A spoon is used for eating or stirring food.
- A pencil is used for writing or drawing.
- A toy (like a ball or car) is used for playing.

Objects and materials

- Many chairs are made of wood, metal, or plastic.
- Cups can be made of glass, plastic, or metal.
- Some toys are made mostly from plastic or rubber.
- Books are made from paper.

Right object for the job

- We sit on a chair, not on a cup.
- We drink from a cup, not from a shoe.
- We write with a pencil, not with a spoon.
- Each object has a shape and material that helps it do its job.

When we look carefully at objects, we can say what they are, what they are made of, and how they help us in everyday life.

Picture strip: Who uses which object?

Sit on the chair

Drink from the cup

Write with the pencil

## Guided Practice — Look around and name uses

You will look around your room or classroom and notice objects. Use simple words to say what each object is and what it is used for.

1. Pick a place: With an adult, choose a safe place to look around (a table, a shelf, or part of the room).
2. Point and name: Point to one object at a time and name it: "chair", "cup", "book", "toy car".
3. Say the use: For each object, say a simple use, like "I sit on the chair" or "I drink from the cup".
4. Notice materials: Touch gently if it is safe and ask, "Is it wood, plastic, metal, glass, or paper?"
5. Draw two objects: On your paper, draw two favourite objects and write one word under each, such as "chair" and "ball".
6. Use the tracing pad: Choose words like chair, cup, spoon, or toy from the dropdown and trace them slowly. Say the word as you write.
7. Finish with a sentence: Write one sentence such as "A spoon is for eating" or "A book is for reading".

Tracing Pad
Lines
Trace
Pen

## Practice 1 — Sort objects by use

Sort objects into groups by what they are used for.

1. Draw four boxes on your paper and label them: "for sitting", "for eating", "for drinking", and "for writing".
2. Think of objects you know. For example: chair, sofa, stool, spoon, fork, cup, glass, pencil, pen.
3. Write or draw each object in the box that matches its main use (for example, "chair" in "for sitting", "cup" in "for drinking").
4. Check with an adult: Do any objects fit in two boxes? Talk about why (for example, a mug can be for drinking and for holding pens).

## Practice 2 — Objects and materials

Think about what materials objects are made from.

- Draw a table with two columns. Label the first column "Object" and the second column "Made from".
- In the Object column, write or draw five objects, for example: chair, cup, spoon, book, toy car.
- In the Made from column, write a simple material for each object, such as wood, plastic, metal, glass, paper.
- Circle one object and say a sentence such as, "This chair is made of wood so it is strong for sitting".

## Practice 3 — My useful object

Choose one favourite object and explain why it is useful to you.

1. Choose an object you really like, such as a ball, book, toy car, or special cup.
2. Draw your object carefully. Add small details so someone else can tell what it is.
3. Under your picture, write one or two sentences, such as: "My ball is for playing football" or "My book is for reading stories".
4. Tell someone about your picture. Explain what your object is made from and why it is useful to you.

## Quick Check — Objects around us and their uses

Answer each question about objects, their uses, and simple materials.

1) What is an object?

A sound we can hear. A thing we can see and touch. Only a picture in a book.
An object is a thing we can see and often touch, like a chair or a cup.

2) Which object is used mainly for sitting?

Spoon. Cup. Chair.
A chair is made for sitting on.

3) What do we usually use a cup for?

Drinking. Sleeping. Writing.
A cup is used for drinking.

4) What is a spoon mostly used for?

Reading stories. Eating and stirring food. Playing loud music.
A spoon is used for eating and sometimes stirring food.

5) Which object is best for writing?

Plate. Cup. Pencil.
We use a pencil or pen to write.

6) What is a book used for?

Reading and looking at pictures. Washing clothes. Cooking food.
A book is for reading and sometimes looking at pictures.

7) Which object is best for playing a ball game?

Plate. Ball. Spoon.
A ball is made for rolling, bouncing, and playing games.

8) Which group lists materials?

Chair, cup, toy. Eat, drink, sit. Wood, plastic, metal, glass.
Wood, plastic, metal, and glass are materials used to make objects.

9) Which object is usually made from paper?

Book. Spoon. Glass.
Books are made from paper pages.

10) A metal spoon is a good object for eating soup because…

it is made of paper. its shape holds liquid and metal is strong. you can sit on it.
The bowl shape holds soup and the metal is strong and easy to clean.

11) Which object is not a good choice for drinking?

Glass cup. Plastic cup. Shoe.
A shoe is not made for drinking from; cups and glasses are.

12) Which sentence shows a child thinking about uses of objects?

"This cup is for drinking and this chair is for sitting." "I will use anything for anything." "I do not care what objects are for."
The first sentence matches objects to their correct uses.

13) Why is a chair usually better for sitting than a toy car?

Chairs are always tiny. Chairs are the right size and shape for people to sit on. Toy cars are made of paper.
Chairs are designed for people to sit on safely and comfortably.

14) Why do we learn about objects and their uses?

So we can choose the right object for what we want to do. So we never use objects again. So we forget what chairs and cups are for.
Knowing uses helps us pick the best object for each job.

15) Which sentence shows a good understanding of objects and uses?

"I will write with my cup and drink from my pencil." "All objects are used in the same way." "I use a pencil for writing and a cup for drinking."
This matches each object with a correct and useful job.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Student can name several everyday objects at home or school. Student can match objects to simple uses (for sitting, eating, drinking, writing, or playing). Student can name simple materials such as wood, plastic, metal, glass, and paper. Student can give a short reason why an object is useful in everyday life. Student can answer simple questions about objects, uses, and materials with a short explanation.

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can name objects around me and say what they are used for. 🙂 I know some objects and uses but still need more practice. 😅 Objects and their uses still feel a bit tricky to explain.

#### Next time I will practise…

Naming objects at home and school Matching objects to what they are used for Talking about what objects are made from
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