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Properties of Matter
Grade 2 - Science - Building Confidence
Worksheet 1
1Which property best describes cotton cloth?
2Which use fits rubber band because it is flexible?
3Is the material "cotton cloth" a solid, liquid, or gas in this example?
4Which evidence shows that rubber band is flexible?
5The class asks whether cotton cloth is absorbent. Which material in the graph is most absorbent?
6Which property best describes rubber band?
7Which use fits clear plastic because it is transparent?
8Is the material "rubber band" a solid, liquid, or gas in this example?
9Which evidence shows that metal spoon is hard?
10A second material test includes clear plastic. Which graph bar shows the most absorbent material?
About this worksheet
Matter can be described by observable properties such as color, hardness, flexibility, texture, absorbency, transparency, and whether it is solid, liquid, or gas. Second graders may name an object but skip the property that makes it useful. They may also choose a material for a job because it is familiar rather than because evidence supports it. This worksheet asks students to identify properties, classify states of matter, select a material for a purpose, and match an observation to a property. Some items use a data graph so students practice reading evidence instead of guessing. Support versions use obvious material-property pairs. Challenge versions include gases, liquids, and properties that require a test. Encourage your child to complete the statement: this material works because it has the property of blank.
What your child will learn
Describe observable material properties
Classify matter as solid, liquid, or gas
Choose materials based on useful properties
Use test evidence to support a material choice
Worked example
A paper towel is useful for spills because it is absorbent and soaks up water.
Common mistake
Choosing a material because it is familiar instead of matching the property to the job.
Worksheet 1