Physical Properties

Fill in the blanks. Observe the objects in your classroom. Some objects have similar properties while other objects have very different properties.You can classify these objects based on their physical properties.Thermometers, magnets, and balances are tools that can be used to determine properties of matter.Magnets identify if an object contains certain metals.Matter can also be grouped by whether it floats or sinks in water.Other physical properties that can be used to classify matter include color, shape, texture, and size. Fill in the blanks. Scientists use specific tools to help describe objects.Centimeter rulers, double pan balances, and thermometers are all tools used to measure properties of matter.The unit of measurement is also important to include when writing down the collected data.Length would be recorded using centimeters, while temperature would be measured in degrees Celsius.Mass would be measured in grams.Scientists often record their data into charts or graphs in order to share their findings. Fill in the blanks. Solids, liquids, and gases are all around us.These states of matter can be classified based on physical properties.A solid has a definite shape that does not change when moved or poured.Liquids flow and change shape when poured into different containers.Gases spread out to fill up any available space.Liquids and gases take the shape of the container they are in, while solids keep their own shape.Physical properties help us identify matter. Solid Pencil Baseball Chocolate Chips Liquid Orange juice Water Coffee Gas Oxygen Air inside of a tire