Classification of Materials

You can sort laundry, toys, food in the fridge, Halloween candy and many other things as well.

Candy, beads, clothes and coloring supplies are some examples of things that can be sorted by color.

Some things that have a rough texture include rocks, the bark of a tree or the road. There are many other examples of things with rough textures.

Some examples of things with a smooth texture include a slide, your skin or your hair. There are many other examples of things with a smooth texture.

Some things that are best when soft include blankets, pillows, clothes and dogs.

Some ways you could sort a rock collection are by size, color, shape, hardness or shininess.

Some properties you can classify materials by include color, texture or hardness.

You can classify your clothes by color, patterns or texture.

You can classify materials by the textures of smooth or rough.

Some things that are better with a smooth texture are a slide, a bowling lane or the tile on the floor.

Some things that are more useful with a hard surface include a table, a helmet or a bowling ball.

It wouldn’t be hard enough to push a nail through wood. This is why hammers are made of strong materials like metal.