Lesson Worksheet: Using Materials Science • 2nd Grade
In this worksheet, we will practice identifying and comparing materials in matter to determine their usefulness for certain purposes.
Q1:
Fill in the blanks: and are two properties of wood.
- AHard, rough
- BRough, stretchy
- CFlexible, soft
Q2:
Mason was given a cardboard box, a paper bag, and a piece of leather to build a model airplane that can fly. Which of these materials should he use?
- AThe cardboard box, because it is rigid and heavy
- BThe piece of leather, because it is bendable and smooth
- CThe paper bag, because it is flexible and light
Q3:
A class tested different materials to see which were waterproof. They recorded their results in a table.
| Material | Cotton | Nylon | Wool | Rubber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | No | No | No | Yes |
Use the table to identify which material would be best to make a waterproof jacket or a raincoat.
- ACotton
- BWool
- CNylon
- DRubber
Q4:
In the classic story The Three Little Pigs, the three pigs used different materials to build their houses.
Which is the best material to use to make a strong house?
Hint: Which house was the wolf unable to blow down?
- AStraw
- BWood
- CBrick
Q5:
A class tested different materials (fabrics) to see which are waterproof. They used a dropper to squeeze 5 drops of water onto each piece of fabric and then observed if these drops were absorbed by the fabric.
Their results are shown in the table.
| Type of Fabric | Number of Drops on Top of the Fabric | Is It Waterproof? (Yes/No) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 0 | No |
| Wool | 0 | No |
| Rubber | 5 | Yes |
| Nylon | 0 | No |
Which material is the best to use to make a rain boot?
Hint: Use the table to help you.
- AWool
- BRubber
- CNylon
- DCotton
Q6:
Which property is the most important when selecting a material to make a rain boot?
- AStrong
- BAbsorbent
- CWaterproof
- DColorful
Q7:
Wood is used for building houses. What other material can be used for building houses?
- APaper
- BSilk
- CBrick
Q8:
Three materials and their properties are provided.
Which of these materials is best for making a kite?
- ACardboard
- BAluminum foil
- CNylon
Q9:
Flexibility is how easily a material bends.
Which of the following objects is made of a flexible material?
- A
- B
- C
Q10:
True or False: All materials have the same properties and use.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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