This document discusses the properties and common uses of several materials including plastic, wood, glass, ceramic, fabric, metal, and rubber. For each material, 1-3 key properties are outlined such as plastic being light, waterproof, and colorful. Examples are then provided of common objects made from each material, such as raincoats from plastic, bowls from ceramic, and locks from metal. The presentation concludes with a list of man-made materials including glass, plastic, nylon, metal, rubber, and wood.