Inspire Science Lesson 1 Key Vocabulary

Which of these do you think will absorb water the most quickly?

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Answer explanation

Remember: Absorb is the ability soak up a liquid.

Which of these is a liquid material? (There might be more than one!)

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Answer explanation

Remember: A liquid material takes the shape of the container it is in.

Which of these is a solid material? (There may be more than one answer!)

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Answer explanation

Remember: Solid materials have a shape of their own. Solids can be hard or soft.

What are some properties of this object?

• hard, rough, heavy

• soft, colorful, flexible

• absorbs water, smooth, clear

Answer explanation

Remember: A property is the way something looks, feels, smells, sounds, or tastes.

What are some properties of this material?

• pointy, long, metal

• soft, colorful, absorbs water

• hard, heavy, rough

Answer explanation

Remember: A property is the way something looks, feels, smells, sounds, or tastes.

Match these pictures with the correct textures.

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(a) pointy

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(b) soft

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(c) smooth

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Answer explanation

Remember: Texture is how something feels.