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This interactive presentation is a visual delight for young eyes! The title slide allows you to click on one type of material: wood, fabric, plastic, metal, or paper. You are then taken to a slide to consider numerous objects and determine if they are made of that material. After showing this PowerPoint, give learners a variety of objects made of different materials so that they can become familiar with the texture and other physical characteristics of each. 

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fabrics, textiles, metals, plastic, wood

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fabric, materials, metal, paper, wood, plastic, science
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1st - 3rd
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Science
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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