Diversity of Materials Science Worksheet for 9-Year-Olds

Instructions

Read each section carefully and complete the activities to show what you know about the different materials all around us!

Activity 1: Material Match-Up

Draw a line to match the object on the left with the main material it is made from on the right.

Activity 2: Describe the Material

For each object, circle the words that best describe its properties.

1. A Wooden Block:

   Hard / Soft   |   Transparent / Opaque   |   Flexible / Rigid

2. A Rubber Band:

   Waterproof / Absorbent   |   Flexible / Rigid   |   Brittle / Stretchy

3. A Glass Cup:

   Transparent / Opaque   |   Hard / Soft   |   Waterproof / Absorbent

4. A Wool Sweater:

   Hard / Soft   |   Waterproof / Absorbent   |   Smooth / Rough

Activity 3: What Am I?

Read the clues and fill in the blank with the correct material from the word bank below.

1. I come from trees and am used to make tables, chairs, and paper. I am _________________.

2. I am strong and often shiny. I am used to make coins, keys, and forks. I am _________________.

3. I can be transparent, which means you can see through me. I am used for windows and drinking glasses. I am _________________.

4. I am used to make clothes like shirts and jeans. I can be soft and flexible. I am _________________.

5. I am used for many things, like toys, water bottles, and bags. I am lightweight and waterproof. I am _________________.

Activity 4: Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters to find words related to materials.

1. TICSALP   _________________________
2. BREBUR   _________________________
3. LIXEBLEF   _________________________
4. DOROFPREAW   _________________________
5. QUEAPO   _________________________

Answer Key

Activity 1: Material Match-Up

1. T-shirt → C. Fabric
2. Spoon → E. Metal
3. Window Pane → B. Glass
4. Bookshelf → A. Wood
5. Car Tire → D. Rubber

Activity 2: Describe the Material

1. A Wooden Block: Hard | Opaque | Rigid
2. A Rubber Band: Waterproof | Flexible | Stretchy
3. A Glass Cup: Transparent | Hard | Waterproof
4. A Wool Sweater: Soft | Absorbent | Rough (or Soft, depending on the wool)

Activity 3: What Am I?

1. Wood
2. Metal
3. Glass
4. Fabric
5. Plastic

Activity 4: Word Scramble

1. PLASTIC
2. RUBBER
3. FLEXIBLE
4. WATERPROOF
5. OPAQUE