Explore materials and their most valuable traits with a set of printable Properties of Materials Task Cards.
Material Properties Task Cards for Year 4 Science
Give your Year 4 students meaningful practise identifying what everyday objects are made of and which material properties matter most with this engaging set of Printable Material Properties Task Cards. Designed to support Chemical Sciences standards, these cards help students think about why certain materials (metals, plastics, glass, fibres, or rubber) are chosen for certain purposes.
With clear images, a simple checklist format, and a variety of real‑world objects, students build certainty in recognising and applying material properties during hands‑on learning.
Identify the Best Material Properties With These Task Cards
This resource includes 24 task cards, each featuring a high‑quality image of a familiar object. Students investigate the object and use the checklist to identify which properties are most important in its construction, such as:
- flexibility
- water resistance
- absorbency
- transparency
- hardness
- softness
- durability
Download Your Material Properties Task Cards Today
Your printable pack includes:
- 24 full-colour task cards
- 1 recording sheet
- 1 teacher answer key
- clear instructions for classroom use
These Material Properties Task Cards are available in both PDF and editable Google Slides format. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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