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Science Quiz - Materials - Grouping by Common Properties (Questions)

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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[ ] Hard
[ ] Strong
[ ] Wet
3. Brick is _____.
[ ] Soft
[ ] Rough
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4. String is ________.
[ ] Hard
[ ] Smooth
[ ] Stretchy
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5. Sand is _____.
[ ] Strong
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[ ] Bendy
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6. Air is ___________.
[ ] Transparent
[ ] Opaque
[ ] Strong
[ ] Hard
7. Ice is ______.
[ ] Weak
[ ] Runny
[ ] Bendy
[ ] Smooth
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[ ] Rough
[ ] Elastic
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[ ] Strong
9. Springs are ________.
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[ ] Wet
[ ] Flexible
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Describing materials

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Science Quiz - Materials - Grouping by Common Properties (Answers)
1. Rock is ____.
[ ] Soft
[ ] Weak
[ ] Flexible
[x] Hard
Would you like to do rock climbing when you are older?
2. Flour is ____.
[x] Soft
[ ] Hard
[ ] Strong
[ ] Wet
Do you like baking?
3. Brick is _____.
[ ] Soft
[x] Rough
[ ] Smooth
[ ] Transparent
What do builders do?
4. String is ________.
[ ] Hard
[ ] Smooth
[ ] Stretchy
[x] Flexible
Have you ever tied up a parcel with string?
5. Sand is _____.
[ ] Strong
[ ] Elastic
[ ] Bendy
[x] Runny
Have you ever built a sandcastle on a beach?
6. Air is ___________.
[x] Transparent
[ ] Opaque
[ ] Strong
[ ] Hard
The wind may blow strongly, but you can see through the air
7. Ice is ______.
[ ] Weak
[ ] Runny
[ ] Bendy
[x] Smooth
Have you ever been ice-skating?
8. Rubber bands are _______.
[ ] Rough
[x] Elastic
[ ] Hard
[ ] Strong
Rubber bands are not very strong - they can snap. Have you ever made a loom bracelet?
9. Springs are ________.
[ ] Soft
[ ] Wet
[x] Flexible
[ ] Dry
Springs are flexible and elastic - they are bendy and stretchy
10. Water is _____.
[ ] Opaque
[x] Runny
[ ] Rough
[ ] Hard
Water is a liquid. It is a fluid. Fluids are runny
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