Observable Properties of Matter

Which of the following are OBSERVABLE properties of matter? Select all that apply.

• Texture

• Shape

• Size

• Color

• Mass

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

What is texture?

• The way something looks

• The color of something

• The way something feels

• The size of something

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

What do we call anything that takes up space?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Compare the two coins. What can you observe by looking at them?

• The quarter is heavier.

• The penny is smaller.

• Both coins feel smooth.

• Both coins smell like metal.

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

Jarod notices a bird in the tree. What observations can Jarod make? Select ALL that apply.

• The bird has black feathers.

• The bird is sad because it's alone.

• The bird is chirping.

• The bird is happy because it's Monday.

Mr. Miller wants to teach his class about observing matter. He shows them an Oreo cookie. What tool can his students use to look at the cookie?

• A telescope

• A hand lens

• A scale

• A thermometer

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

At a pumpkin patch in October, there are 12 orange pumpkins and 5 white pumpkins. Which of the following is NOT true about this statement?

• You know how big the pumpkins are

• You know how many orange pumpkins

• You know how many white pumpkins

• You know it is October

Compare the apple and the orange. How are the objects similar?

• They are both orange.

• They are both round.

• They are both rough.

• They are both $2.00.

A student says that it's impossible to compare two objects if they are completely different. Is the student correct or incorrect? Explain your answer.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

How do you feel about observable properties of matter.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3