Year 1 Materials worksheets
Which material for which job?
Some materials are more suitable for particular jobs than others. Look at these pictures and decide which of the materials could be used for each job. Which ones would not be suitable at all?
Sorting materials according to material properties
We can sort objects into groups on the basis of simple material properties: roughness, hardness, shininess, ability to float, transparency and whether they are magnetic or non-magnetic. Collect some of these materials and try different ways of sorting them. Can you make a physical pictogram to show how you’ve sorted things?
Sinking and floating investigation
Look at these pictures. Can you identify the objects? Which ones do you think will float in water? Which ones will sink? Why? Ask a parent if there any that you can test.
Recognise and name common materials
Cut out the cards below. Each player chooses one material card; the other players need to ask questions to help them guess what it is.
Identifying materials
Look at the pictures. What is the main material that each of these items is made from? Cut out the picture cards and match them up with the label cards on the next page. Now shuffle the cards up and play a game of matching pairs!
What material is it made of?
Your child will develop their knowledge of materials and their properties with this fun to do worksheet.
Learning about materials
This Key Stage 1 science download is about the characteristics of materials and will help your child to think about why we use materials the way we do in constructing everyday objects.
The properties of different materials
This kids' science activity looks at the properties of fabrics.
It is aimed at Key Stage 1 pupils and should be done with a parent or carer.
It is aimed at Key Stage 1 pupils and should be done with a parent or carer.
Be a scientist
This activity will develop your child's imagination and design skills.
Find and label materials
This activity will teach your child the different properties of many common materials and help them identify why they are used.
Investigating and comparing materials
Develop your child's understanding of materials and their different properties.