Science · Grades 1–3
Materials and everyday changes · revision card
Describe hardness, flexibility, transparency and absorbency, rather than simply saying a material is good.
Keep these ideas clear
Compare properties
Describe hardness, flexibility, transparency and absorbency, rather than simply saying a material is good.
Name the change
A change in shape or state does not by itself establish that a new substance formed.
Two useful examples
A window lets you see clearly through it. Which property is described?
transparent
transparent
A towel takes up a spill. Which property is useful?
absorbent
absorbent
Explain it without looking
- Suggest a fair way to compare two towels for absorbency.
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