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Grade 1 Properties of Materials Worksheet

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Properties of Materials

Grade 1 - Science - Building Confidence

Worksheet 1

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

  2. Which test could provide evidence that cotton is soft?

  3. Why might a designer choose rubber band?

  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 5, Plastic 2.Water Drops Absorbed0123456ClothPlastic

  5. Which rule makes an absorbency comparison fair?

  6. Which property word belongs in the observation record for clear plastic?

  7. How can a class check the claim that clear plastic is transparent?

  8. What evidence-based reason supports using metal spoon 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 6, Plastic 2.Water Drops Absorbed0123456ClothPlastic

  10. How should variables be controlled in a flexibility 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?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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