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Grade 1 Properties of Materials Worksheet

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Properties of Materials

Grade 1 - Science - Challenge Me

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  1. A student observes cardboard. Which property fits it best?

  2. Which test could provide evidence that paper towel is absorbent?

  3. Why might a designer choose foil?

  4. How many more drops did the higher material bar absorb?

    A bar graph compares water-drop totals for two equal-size material samples.A bar graph with a numbered vertical scale and 2 bars. The bars read Cloth 6, Plastic 5.Water Drops Absorbed0123456ClothPlastic

  5. Which rule makes a flexibility comparison fair?

  6. Which property word belongs in the observation record for thin cloth?

  7. How can a class check the claim that foil is bendable?

  8. What evidence-based reason supports using wood in a design?

  9. Find the difference between the two absorbency test bars.

    A bar graph compares water-drop totals for two equal-size material samples.A bar graph with a numbered vertical scale and 2 bars. The bars read Cloth 5, Plastic 4.Water Drops Absorbed0123456ClothPlastic

  10. How should variables be controlled in a transparency test?

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About this worksheet

Materials can be described by properties that we observe or test: hard or soft, rough or smooth, stiff or flexible, absorbent or waterproof, transparent or opaque. First graders often name the object instead of the material, or choose a favorite material without connecting it to a purpose. This worksheet keeps those ideas separate. Students identify the property shown by a short test, compare results, sort materials, and select a useful property for a simple design need. Support versions feature large contrasts such as soft cloth and hard metal. Challenge versions use properties that require evidence, such as absorbency or flexibility, and ask for a fair comparison. Exact graphs appear only when they display actual recorded test results. The page does not claim that every object made from a material behaves identically. Encourage your child to use comparison language: more flexible than, less absorbent than, or smoother than.

What your child will learn

  • Describe observable material properties
  • Use test results as evidence
  • Sort materials by one stated property
  • Choose a property that fits a purpose

Worked example

A paper towel gains more water than wax paper in the same test. That evidence shows the paper towel is more absorbent.

Common mistake

Choosing a material by its color or familiarity when the design problem requires a different useful property.

Helpful hint

Name the test result, then connect it to the property.

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Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with properties of materials?
Choosing a material by its color or familiarity when the design problem requires a different useful property.
How can I help my child with properties of materials?
Name the test result, then connect it to the property.
Are these 1st grade science worksheets free to print?
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