Properties of Matter: observable vs measurable

Property that can be observed with our sense of sight.

• texture

• flexibility

• hardness

• shape

Tags

NGSS.4-PS4-2

Property that can be observed with our sense of touch.

• shape

• texture

• spicy

• color

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

Property of matter that be measured using a stopwatch.

• mass

• temperature

• time

• weight

Property of matter measured in milliliters using a graduated cylinder or beaker.

• volume

• mass

• length

• temperature

Property of matter that can be measured in degrees Celsius using a thermometer.

• volume

• length

• mass

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Property of matter that can measured in centimeters using a meter stick.

• temperature

• mass

• length

• volume

Property of matter that can be measured in grams using a triple beam balance.

• mass

• weight

• length

• volume

Property of matter that can be measured in grams using a spring scale.

• mass

• weight

• volume

• length

Properties of matter that can only be determined using scientific tools.

• mass

• measurable

• texture

• observable

Properties of matter that can be described using our five senses.

• touch

• sight

• measurable

• observable

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3