Year 2 science · A.3 · Matter
Describe materials
Use what you see and feel to describe materials by their shape, colour, and texture.
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In science class, Amara asks: What does the texture of a sponge feel like?
- Soft and bumpy (right)
- Smooth and wet
- Hard and flat
Lena and Hana are curious. Hana has a piece of paper. How would you describe its texture?
- Smooth and thin (right)
- Bumpy and thick
- Crunchy and hard
Omar picks up a smooth stone and says 'It feels nice'. What part of the material does that describe?
- Size
- Texture (right)
- Colour
Tip: Use what you see and feel to describe materials by their shape, colour, and texture.
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