Take a Look at the Characteristics of Matter

Exploring the characteristics of matter is an exciting way to introduce kids to the building blocks of the physical world. Matter is everything around us that takes up space, from the air we breathe to the water we drink and the objects we touch. For kids, learning about matter means understanding its observable properties—traits they can see, feel, or measure.

Zoom in on the Characteristics of Matter Graphic Organizer

This resource is a perfect match for our Zooming In On Observable Properties Teaching Slide Deck. In this activity, students view a close-up image of a random object, observe it, and predict its identity. Once they think they’ve figured it out, they can view the whole picture to verify their answer.

This graphic organizer helps kids record and categorize observable characteristics of different types of matter. Designed with simple sections and easy-to-understand instructions, it guides students to describe items based on the following observable characteristics of matter:

• Colour
• Shape
• Texture
• State
• Luster
• Hardness
• Flexibility

Download Your Characteristics of Matter Worksheet

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copies, pass them out to your students, and you’re ready to begin!

Even More Classifying Matter Activity Sheets

Before you go, take advantage of a world of printable and digital matter exploration activities! Explore these related resources to enhance your matter lessons today!

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Chemical and Physical Changes in Matter Doodle Notes Template

Use our Chemical and Physical Change Doodle Notes Template to encourage your students to understand more about changes in matter.

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Properties of Matter Reading Comprehension Pack (2-3)

Read and discover the properties of matter with a set of 2nd Grade/3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets.

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Properties of Matter Graphic Organizer Pack

Use printable graphic organizers to help your students record what they have learned about the different properties of matter.