Properties of Materials Flashcards

Grade 1 · Science · Flashcards

Review words that describe what materials look, feel, and act like.

Flashcards

Property: A characteristic you can observe about a material
Texture: How a surface feels — rough, smooth, bumpy, or soft
Hardness: How difficult it is to scratch or dent a material
Transparent: Allows light to pass through; you can see through it
Opaque: Blocks light; you cannot see through it
Translucent: Lets some light through but you cannot see clearly through it, like frosted glass
Flexible: Can bend without breaking, like rubber or fabric
Rigid: Stiff and does not bend, like a metal rod or a brick
Absorbent: Soaks up liquids, like a sponge or paper towel
Waterproof: Does not let water pass through, like rubber or plastic
Magnetic: Attracted to a magnet, like iron and steel
Float: To stay on top of water; materials that float are less dense than water