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Springs are stretchy and flexible because of their shape and the material they are made from.

Materials - Grouping by Common Properties

Discover how we sort everyday objects by properties like waterproof, bendy or strong to choose the best material for each job.

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Fascinating Fact:

Group by waterproof or not using raincoats and wellies for waterproof, paper and tissue for not waterproof.

In KS1 Science, children learn to group objects by properties such as waterproof, bendy, strong, smooth, or rough. This helps them understand why materials are chosen for particular uses.

Key Terms

Waterproof: A material that does not let water pass through, helping things stay dry.
Absorbent: A material that soaks up liquids, like tissue or a sponge.
Property: A way to describe a material, such as hard, soft, bendy, shiny, or waterproof.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you test if a material is waterproof in KS1 science?

Place drops of water on different materials and watch what happens. If the water stays on the surface and rolls off, the material is waterproof. If it soaks in, it is not.

Why is grouping materials by their properties important for children to learn?

Grouping materials helps children see patterns. They learn to choose suitable materials for real-life objects, such as waterproof boots or strong bridges, using clear scientific thinking.

What examples of material properties should KS1 pupils know?

Common properties include hard or soft, rough or smooth, bendy or stiff, transparent or not see-through, and waterproof or absorbent. These words help pupils describe and compare materials accurately.

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1 .

String is ________.

Hard

Smooth

Stretchy

Flexible

Have you ever tied up a parcel with string?

2 .

Springs are ________.

Soft

Wet

Flexible

Dry

Springs are flexible and elastic - they are bendy and stretchy

3 .

Brick is _____.

Soft

Rough

Smooth

Transparent

What do builders do?

4 .

Ice is ______.

Weak

Runny

Bendy

Smooth

Have you ever been ice-skating?

5 .

Water is _____.

Opaque

Runny

Rough

Hard

Water is a liquid. It is a fluid. Fluids are runny

6 .

Sand is _____.

Strong

Elastic

Bendy

Runny

Have you ever built a sandcastle on a beach?

7 .

Rock is ____.

Soft

Weak

Flexible

Hard

Would you like to do rock climbing when you are older?

8 .

Flour is ____.

Soft

Hard

Strong

Wet

Do you like baking?

9 .

Rubber bands are _______.

Rough

Elastic

Hard

Strong

Rubber bands are not very strong - they can snap. Have you ever made a loom bracelet?

10 .

Air is ___________.

Transparent

Opaque

Strong

Hard

The wind may blow strongly, but you can see through the air

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Describing materials

Author: David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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