Unit 2:4- Attributes of Matter

Prerequisite Vocabulary- Words You Should Already Know

1. breakable • something that is easily broken

2. unbreakable

• something you cannot break

3. unpleasant • not pleasing or enjoyable

4. pleasant

• bad smell or offensive odor

5. heavy • weighing a relatively large amount and difficult to lift, carry, or

move

6. texture • the feel and appearance of a surface, especially how rough or

smooth it is

7. small • little in size or amount

8. short

• not long or tall

9. rough • uneven in texture

10. flexible

• to change shape or curve

11. firm • resisting change in shape, solid

12. long

• extending for a considerable distance

13. large • having more capacity or quantity

14. hard • not easily cut, pierced, or bent

15. smooth

• not rough or uneven

16. light • having little mass or weight

17. waterproof

• able to shed water or rain; water does not go through it

18. soft • tenderness, mild, gentle

19. sink

• to descend lower and lower

20. float • to rest on the surface of a liquid or to stay in the air like a gas

21. tall

• high in stature

22. classify • to place things in groups that have similar characteristics

23. shape

• the form matter takes, such as circle, oval, square, rectangle or triangle

24. smell • molecules in the air which are detected as odor/scent

25. size

• how big something is

26. predict • to give an educated guess at what will happen in a scientific

investigation; to tell an outcome before it happens by using prior knowledge

27. sort • to put things in order because of similar or different attributes

Unit 2:4- Attributes of Matter

New Vocabulary- Words You Will Learn

1. magnetic • a rock, piece of metal, or solid that is able to attract iron, steel, nickel, and

other magnets

2. repel • to push away

3. attract

• to draw to or toward

4. pull • a force to draw toward or attract

5. push

• a force to press against or repel

6. force • a push or pull

7. observable attribute

• a quality that can be identified through the senses

8. weight • the amount of mass of an object (heavy and light)

9. length

• The longer or longest dimension of an object

10. width • the distance from one side or edge of something to the other

11. height

• the distance from top to bottom of an object, the vertical measurement of a three dimensional object

12. stiff • not readily changed, folded or bent

13. rigid

• Stiff, not bendable

14. buoyancy • ability to float

Adapted from KC4 Scienc

 

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Name_________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________________

2:4 Attributes of Matter Observation Record

Objects:

Styrofoam Cup Nail Pencil Straw Paper Clip Penny

Observable Attribute predict actual predict Actual predict actual predict actual predict actual predict actual

Texture

(smooth/rough)

Weight

(heavy/light)

Hardness (hard/soft)

Buoyancy (float/sink)

Flexibility

(flexible/rigid)

Magnetic

(attract/repel)

Name______________________________________________________________________#_____________ Date_____________________________________________________________________________________

2:4B Attributes of Matter Directions: Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. Jane went to the store. She bought 2 items. One was a blue water bottle and the other was a blue beach ball. What 2 attributes do both items have in common?

a. color and shape b. size and texture c. color and buoyancy d. buoyancy and texture

2. Ann and Stan went to the shopping. Ann bought a red cotton shirt and Stan bought red pillow. What 2 attributes do both items have in common?

a. color and texture b. size and texture c. color and weight d. buoyancy and texture

3. Jen and Ben went to the park. Jen found a green leaf on the ground. Ben found an orange leaf on the ground. What 2 attributes do both leaves have in common?

a. color and shape b. size and texture c. color and buoyancy d. buoyancy and texture

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Name______________________________________________________________________#_____________ Date_____________________________________________________________________________________

2:4B Attributes of Matter

Directions: Choose two objects from the word bank that match each description. ball water bottle penny flower rock tree magnet desk ruler rubberband book dirt List 2 things that…

1. are smooth: ____________________________, ________________________________

2. are rigid: ______________________________, ________________________________

3. will float: _____________________________,__________________________________

4. are attracted to magnets: _________________________, _________________________

5. are light: ________________________________, ______________________________

6. are soft: ________________________________, _______________________________

7. are heavy: _______________________________, ______________________________

8. are rough: _______________________________, _______________________________

9. are flexible: ________________________________, ____________________________

10. are large: ________________________________, _______________________________

11. smell pleasant: ________________________________, __________________________

12. smell unpleasant: _______________________________, _________________________

13. are in the shape of a circle: __________________________, ______________________

14. are firm: ________________________________, __________________________________________

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Name______________________________________________________________________#_____________ Date_____________________________________________________________________________________

2:4 Attributes of Matter

Directions: Write the correct answer on the line. Name an object…

1. that is heavier than a pencil___________________________________

2. that is attracted to magnets___________________________________

3. that smells unpleasant_______________________________________

4. that is green ______________________________________________

5. that is lighter than a book ___________________________________

6. that is smaller than a shoe ___________________________________

7. that smells pleasant ________________________________________

Directions: Fill in the blanks on the questions below to solve the riddle.

Word Bank

desk basketball penny beach ball frog building

1. I am smooth on top, heavy, and larger than a book. What am I? ________________________

2. I am a small circle, light but strong, and not attracted to magnets. What am I? _________________________

3. I am flexible but firm, will float in water, light weight, and smooth. What am I? _________________________

4. I am larger than you, very heavy, stiff, strong, and tall. What am I? _________________________

5. I am light, float in water, mostly orange in color, and larger that your hand. What am I? _________________________

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Name _______________________________________________ Date _________________

2:4 Attributes of Matter Directions: Use as many words from the word bank as you can to describe each of the following objects. You must use at least 3 words for each. Works can be used more than once.

Word Bank

smooth heavy large circle strong magnetic non-magnetic stiff floats orange flexible tall firm light weight

1. penny: ______________________________________________________________

2. beach ball: ___________________________________________________________

3. basketball: ___________________________________________________________

4. building: _____________________________________________________________

5. desk: ________________________________________________________________

Name an object…

a. that is heavier than a pencil_______________________________

b. that is attracted to magnets________________________________

c. that smells unpleasant____________________________________

d. that floats in water ______________________________________

e. that is firm ____________________________________________

f. that is bigger than your hand ______________________________

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Name __________________________________________________ Date _________________

2:4Attributes of Matter 1. Draw a picture of your favorite toy. Describe your toy using at least 3 attributes

you learned about. Write a sentence for each attribute.

My Favorite Toy 1. ____________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Adapted from KC4 Science

Name____________________________________________________#_____________ Date___________________________________________________________________

2:4A Assessments Attributes of Matter

Objective: TLW identify attributes of common objects.

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. Sara and Dan went shopping. Sara bought a red beach ball and Dan Bought a red boat.

What attributes do the things they bought have in common?

A. color and shape

B. size and texture

C. color and buoyancy

D. buoyancy and texture

2. John and Bill went to the beach. John took a blue blanket and Bill took a green chair.

What attributes do the things they took with them have in common?

A. color and shape

B. size and texture

C. color and buoyancy

D. buoyancy and texture

3. Name an object…

A. that is heavier than a pencil____________________________

B. that is attracted to magnets____________________________

C. that smells unpleasant________________________________

Assessment Rubric

Criteria Accurate Responses Proficiency 100%

Name _________________________________________________________________ # ______________ Date __________________________________________________________________________________

2:4B Assessment Attributes of Matter

Objective: TLW compare two objects according to their attributes.

Directions: Use the objects from the word bank to complete each sentence correctly.

Word Bank

ball

Penny

water bottle

Flower

tree

Dirt

rubberband

Ruler

desk

Magnet

rock

Book

1. The _____________________is smoother than the ____________________________. 2. The _____________________ will float, while the ____________________ will sink. 3. The _____________________ is longer than the _______________________________. 4. The _____________________ is attracted to the magnet while the _________________

is not attracted to the magnet. 5. The _____________________ is lighter than the _______________________________. 6. The _____________________ is softer than the ________________________________. 7. The _____________________ is more firm than the _____________________________. 8. The _____________________ is heavier than the _______________________________. 9. The _____________________ is rougher than the ______________________________. 10. The _____________________ is more flexible than the _________________________. 11. The _____________________ is brown, while the _______________________ is green. 12. The _____________________ is larger than the ________________________________. 13. The ____________________ is a circle, while the ___________________ is a rectangle. 14. The _____________________ is smaller than the _______________________________. 15. The _____________________ smells pleasant, while the ________________________

smells unpleasant.

Assessment Rubric Criteria Accurate Responses Proficiency 12 out of 15 Adapted from KC4 Science

Name_____________________________________________________________________#_____________ Date____________________________________________________________________________________

2:4C Assessments Attributes of Matter

Objective: TLW identify objects based on their observable attributes.

Directions: Fill in the blanks on the questions below to solve the riddle.

Word Bank:

desk

building

penny

frog

beach ball

basketball

1. I am smooth on top, heavy, and larger than a book. What am I?

________________________

2. I am a small circle, light but strong, and not attracted to magnets. What am I?

_________________________

3. I am flexible but firm, will float in water, light weight, and smooth. What am I?

_________________________

4. I am larger than you, very heavy, stiff, strong, and tall. What am I?

_________________________

5. I am light, float in water, mostly orange in color, and larger that your hand. What am I?

_________________________

Assessment Rubric Criteria Accurate Responses Proficiency 100% Adapted from KC4 Science

Adapted from KC4 Science

Name____________________________________________________#_____________ Date___________________________________________________________________

Answer Key 2:4A Assessments

Attributes of Matter

Objective: TLW identify attributes of common objects. Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. Sara and Dan went shopping. Sara bought a red beach ball and Dan Bought a red boat.

What attributes do the things they bought have in common?

A. color and shape

B. size and texture

C. color and buoyancy

D. buoyancy and texture

2. John and Bill went to the beach. John took a blue blanket and Bill took a green chair.

What attributes do the things they took with them have in common?

A. color and shape

B. size and texture

C. color and buoyancy

D. buoyancy and texture

3. Name an object…

A. that is heavier than a pencil Answers will vary

B. that is attracted to magnets Answers will vary

C. that smells unpleasant Answers will vary

Assessment Rubric

Criteria Accurate Responses Proficiency 100%

Name____________________________________________________#_____________ Date___________________________________________________________________

Answer Key 2:4C Assessments

Attributes of Matter Objective: TLW identify objects based on their observable attributes. Directions: Fill in the blanks on the questions below to solve the riddle.

Word Bank:

desk

building

penny

Frog

beach ball

basketball

1. I am smooth on top, heavy, and larger than a book. What am I?

desk

2. I am a small circle, light but strong, and not attracted to magnets. What am I?

penny

3. I am flexible but firm, will float in water, light weight, and smooth. What am I?

beach ball

4. I am larger than you, very heavy, stiff, strong, and tall. What am I?

building

5. I am light, float in water, mostly orange in color, and larger that your hand. What am I?

basketball

Assessment Rubric Criteria Accurate Responses Proficiency 100%

Adapted from KC4 Science

Name _______________________________________________ Date _________________

Answer Key 2:4B Assessment

Attributes of Matter

Objective: TLW compare two objects according to their attributes. Directions: Use the objects from the word bank to complete each sentence correctly.

Word Bank

ball

Penny

water bottle

flower

tree

Dirt

rubberband

ruler

desk

Magnet

Rock

book

1. The _____________________is smoother than the ____________________________. * 2. The _____________________ will float, while the ____________________ will sink. * 3. The _____________________ is longer than the _______________________________. * 4. The _____________________ is attracted to the magnet while the _________________ is not

attracted to the magnet. * 5. The _____________________ is lighter than the _______________________________. * 6. The _____________________ is softer than the ________________________________. * 7. The _____________________ is more firm than the _____________________________. * 8. The _____________________ is heavier than the _______________________________. * 9. The _____________________ is rougher than the ______________________________. * 10. The _____________________ is more flexible than the _________________________. * 11. The _____________________ is brown, while the _______________________ is green. * 12. The _____________________ is larger than the ________________________________. * 13. The ____________________ is a circle, while the ___________________ is a rectangle. * 14. The _____________________ is smaller than the _______________________________. * 15. The _____________________ smells pleasant, while the ________________________ smells

unpleasant. * * Answers will vary

Assessment Rubric

Criteria Accurate Responses Proficiency 12 out of 15

Adapted from KC4 Science