Science · Grades 2–5
Materials and useful properties · Revision sheet
Choose a property that matters for a design task.
Learn the idea
Property
A property is an observable or measurable feature of a material.
Purpose
The useful property depends on the task; one material is not best for everything.
Compare
Use comparable sample size and test conditions.
Change
A material can change shape without necessarily becoming a different substance.
Explain without looking
- Which observation is more specific?
- Why should test results be reported with their conditions?
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