Name:___________________ Materials and their Properties Class__________

Hardness Resistance Flexibility Elasticity Transparent Absorbency

Materials Hard Soft Resistant Fragile Flexible Rigid Elastic Non- Clear Opaque Absorbent Non-
Elastic absorbent

Wood

Cotton

Plastic

Mineral

Organic/Food

Glass

Fabric
Name:___________________ Materials and their Properties Class__________
Hardness Resistance Flexibility Elasticity Transparent Absorbency
Materials Hard Soft Resistant Fragile Flexible Rigid Elastic Non- Clear Opaque Absorbent Non-
Elastic absorbent

Plastic

Wax

Plastic (bag)

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Cardboard
Name:___________________ Materials and their Properties Class__________
1. Which material is the hardest?

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2. Which material is the softest?

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3. Which material is good for absorbing water?

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4. Which material is very fragile?

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Create your own material. Draw it and write its properties.

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