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Grade 2scienceStudents compare material properties to determine which material suits a purpose.

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Practice properties and uses of materials with 10 problems, an answer key, and a printable PDF for Grade 2.

10 problems · Standards: 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 2
Subject: science
Topic: Students compare material properties to determine which material suits a purpose.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. Maya tested three materials. Paper tears easily. Metal is very strong. Glass breaks when dropped. Which material is best for making a hammer?
2. Ben tested materials with water. Cotton soaked up all the water. Plastic kept the water on top. Foil kept the water on top. Which material is best for a towel?
3. Sara bent different materials. Rubber bent easily and went back to its shape. Wood snapped in half. Clay bent but stayed bent. Which material is best for a ball that bounces?
4. Tom tested materials in the rain. Cloth got wet and heavy. Wax paper stayed dry. Cardboard got soggy. Which material is best for wrapping a sandwich to keep it dry?
5. Emma tested how see-through materials are. Clear plastic let all the light through. Wood let no light through. Thin fabric let some light through. Which material is best for a window?
6. Carlos tested materials by scratching them. Soft foam got scratched easily. Hard tile did not scratch. Painted wood scratched a little. Which ONE material is best for a kitchen floor that will last a long time?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
Skill: Students compare material properties to determine which material suits a purpose.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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