Comparing Physical Properties

Which statement best describes the differences between these pillows?

• The pillows differ in hardness and shape.

• The pillows differ in hardness and color.

• The pillows differ in shape and color.

• The pillows differ in texture and hardness.

You have some feathers, toy blocks, metal pipes, and wooden logs. Which one would be best to build a treehouse with?

• The blocks, because they are small and easy to work with

• The feathers, because they are light and soft

• The metal pipes, because they are shiny

• The wood, because it is strong and hard

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Observe the hardness and texture of the two materials below. Which would make the comfiest pillow?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Select all the physical properties that are different between the tennis ball and the basketball.

• Color

• Hardness

• Shape

• Size

Select all the physical properties that are the same between these two different types of pipe.

• Color

• Hardness

• Shape

• Size

Compare the objects. Which physical property is similar between them?

• Color

• Size

• Shape

• Texture

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

A car needs to be built with materials that are really strong and don't bend easily. Which material would be best to build a car with?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood

• Rubber

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

True or False: These two different types of pipe have the same shape, but different size and color.

• True

• False

What is a physical property of wood that makes it good to build with?

• Wood comes in one size.

• Wood is colorful.

• Wood is hard and strong.

• Wood is shaped like a circle.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

If a material feels rough, which physical property are we referring to?

• Color

• Shape

• Size

• Texture

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NGSS.5-PS1-3