Instructions: Test each type of wood. Use your senses and tools to record your observations in the chart below.

Wood Types: Pine | Oak | Cedar | MDF | Plywood

1. Grain Pattern

Draw what the grain looks like for each wood. Is it tight, wide, straight, or swirly?

Pine:

Oak:

Cedar:

MDF:

Plywood:

2. Weight (Light/Medium/Heavy)

Pick up each piece. How heavy does it feel in your hand?

Pine:

Oak:

Cedar:

MDF:

Plywood:

3. Flex Test (Does it bend easily?)

Try to gently flex each piece. Record if it bends a little, a lot, or not at all.

Pine: __________

Oak: ___________

Cedar: _________

MDF: ___________

Plywood: ________

4. Scratch Test (Fingernail or Coin)

Try scratching each surface. Does it scratch easily or not?

Pine: __________

Oak: ___________

Cedar: _________

MDF: ___________

Plywood: ________

5. Smell

Smell each wood. Do they have a strong or weak smell? Describe it.

Pine: __________

Oak: ___________

Cedar: _________

MDF: ___________

Plywood: ________