Describing Matter #1

Is a feather liquid, soft, spotted, or heavy? Practice describing everyday objects, or matter, with this science worksheet! In this activity, second graders are shown an image and four descriptive words. These words may include the state of matter, size, color, texture, and shape. Students will choose two of the four words to correctly describe the object.

Throughout this worksheet, learners will become familiar with the properties of matter and all of the ways matter can be described. Students can also work on their critical thinking skills as they analyze each item and its characteristics.

Find the next two worksheets in this series here: Describing Matter #2 and Describing Matter #3. For more practice with properties of matter, check out Comparing Matter #1!