Compare Materials by Their Properties

We can describe materials by their properties. These are the features of a material that are special to that material.

We are surrounded by lots of different materials in our homes.

There are lots of words to describe the properties of materials:

rough   smooth   strong   soft   shiny  dull   stiff   stretchy   waterproof   absorbent   flexible   fluffy   bendy   breakable  squashy  transparent   translucent  opaque

  Here, we see a photo of someone washing up.

The washing up gloves are plastic and are waterproof.

The tap is metal and shiny.

The plate is ceramic and breakable.

The sponge is a type of fabric and is absorbent.

Are you ready to practise describing materials and their properties?