DT - Wood Categories

A simple and effective classification worksheet designed to help students understand the different types of timber used in Design & Technology.
This resource introduces pupils to the three main categories of wood:

Hardwoods
Softwoods
Manufactured boards

Students categorise materials into each group, helping to build a strong foundation in materials knowledge.

The worksheet supports:

Understanding key material categories
Developing knowledge of timber types
Reinforcing learning through sorting/classification
Preparing for further DT topics and GCSE content

Perfect for:
KS2–KS3 Design & Technology
Introductory materials lessons
Starters, plenaries
Supporting revision of material categories