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Observing Properties of Matter Quiz

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    Updated:  04 Oct 2024

Assess students’ knowledge of basic observable properties of matter with a printable Properties of Matter quiz.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Pages:  4 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

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teaching resource

Observing Properties of Matter Quiz

  • Updated

    Updated:  04 Oct 2024

Assess students’ knowledge of basic observable properties of matter with a printable Properties of Matter quiz.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  4 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

Assess students’ knowledge of basic observable properties of matter with a printable Properties of Matter quiz.

Start Small By Observing the Properties of Matter

Understanding matter begins with recognising the everyday objects around us and describing their observable properties. When studying matter, students explore how to classify objects based on characteristics like colour, texture, shape, size, and hardness. They learn to sort materials and identify differences in objects and matter using their senses. By starting small with familiar items, you can help your students build a strong foundation in recognising and describing matter in scientific terms.

Basic Observable Properties of Matter Quiz 

This printable resource is the perfect tool for assessing your students’ knowledge and ability to observe and describe objects using basic observable properties. It features a variety of questions that have students identifying properties that apply to multiple objects, single objects, and objects in their environment. Some of the fundamental properties of matter that are included in this assessment are:

  • Texture – rough, bumpy, smooth, etc,
  • Weight – heavy, light
  • Temperature – hot, cold
  • State – solid, liquid, gas
  • Shape – rectangular, round, triangular
  • Flexibility – bendy, rigid
  • Luster – shiny, dull

This resource includes a two-sided quiz and answer key. We recommend printing double-sided to conserve paper.

Download Your Printable Properties of Matter Quiz

This resource can be downloaded as a printable PDF or an editable Google Slides resource file. Click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your file today!


This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.


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