1	Pupils should select 8 materials with a suitable use e.g. wood to make a table, cotton to make a T-shirt etc. Record results in appropriate way.
2	Point out that small balls are sometimes made of rubber and some are now made of plastic. Likewise chairs etc. are made of different materials. Investigate : Which type of ball bounces best ?
2 alt.	Collect some household containers; carrier bags, lemonade bottles, jars etc. and discuss the materials used and their properties