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Recognise the Properties of Materials

In this worksheet, students will answer questions about groups of materials and use the vocabulary which describes their properties.

'Recognise the Properties of Materials' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 1

Year:  Year 1 Science worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Everyday Materials

Curriculum subtopic:   Physical Properties of Everyday Materials

Difficulty level:  

Worksheet Overview

All around us in our homes are many different materials

These materials all have different properties.

 

pair of trainers  

 

These shoes are made from black fabric and white rubber.

The categories of these materials are fabric and rubber

The property is bendy.

Other properties of these shoes are strong, flexible and light in weight.

 

hair bands

 

Here are some hair bands.

The category of this materials is rubber

The property is stretchy.

Other properties of these hair bands are strong, flexible and light in weight.

 

metal toy soldier

 

Here is a knight in a suit of armour.  He wears this to protect himself. 

The category of this material is metal

The property is not bendy and stiff.

Other properties of this suit of armour are strong, shiny and heavy.

 

Are you ready to have a go at describing materials and their properties?

 

boy thinking

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