Explore Properties of Matter with Printable Sorting Cards!

This set of matter-sorting cards makes learning about the properties of matter hands-on and fun! Designed to engage students in exploring everyday examples of matter and its physical properties, this interactive activity helps reinforce key science concepts in an exciting, tactile way.

Sort It Out! Properties of Matter Activity Cards

This printable resource includes everything you need to bring the properties of matter to life:

• Colour-Coded Sorting Cards: Vibrant cards featuring properties such as colour, texture, magnetism, density, and more.
• Everyday Object Examples: Cards showcasing objects for students to analyse and categorise based on their properties.
• Flexible Design: Perfect for small group activities, science centres, or independent practise.

To use, cut apart the cards and group them by colour to create properties of matter sorting sets. Students will analyse the everyday objects shown on the picture cards and match them with the correct property of matter.

Download Your Properties of Matter Sorting Activity Today!

This resource is available as a printable PDF and an editable Google Slides resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file. We have also included a black-and-white version, should you need it.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

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