WHAT ARE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER?
Physical properties are words that describe the physical characteristics
of matter. They are observations or measurements that can be
made without changing the physical characteristics of the matter.
Physical properties describe how matter:
LOOKS - FEELS - SMELLS - TASTES - SOUNDS
Physical properties also describe what matter DOES.
of matter. They are observations or measurements that can be
made without changing the physical characteristics of the matter.
Physical properties describe how matter:
LOOKS - FEELS - SMELLS - TASTES - SOUNDS
Physical properties also describe what matter DOES.
Now, take a look around you and select one object from your surroundings.
It can be a book, pencil, toy, desk or even your classroom! Be creative.
Then, think of 3 words that describe the physical properties of that object.
It can be a book, pencil, toy, desk or even your classroom! Be creative.
Then, think of 3 words that describe the physical properties of that object.
To get started, ask yourself the following questions:
What size is the object? What shape is the object? What color is the object? How does the object feel (texture)? What does the object smell like? What does the object do? What material is the object made from? Please feel free to include any other physical properties you can think of! |
Did you know that we can describe the physical properties of matter the same way we can describe the physical characteristics of people, places and things?
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IDENTIFYING THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER
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