Zoe Explores Desert Matter Science Vocabulary | Free Printable Vocabulary Worksheet with Answer Key

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Match 8 key Properties Matter vocabulary words to their definitions. Desert theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (NGSS.2-PS1-2).

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Page 1 — Vocabulary Match

Free Grade 2 Science vocabulary match worksheet — Properties Matter — Common Core NGSS.2-PS1-2

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 2 Science vocabulary match — Properties Matter — teacher and parent use only

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What is included

✓ 8 key Properties Matter vocabulary words

✓ Scrambled definitions to match

✓ Desert theme to keep kids motivated

✓ Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary

✓ Answer key on page 2

✓ Print-ready PDF — Letter size

✓ standard difficulty level

About This Activity

Zoe crouched beside glittering desert rocks, inspecting their bumpy surfaces.

Teacher Tip

Bring in a small collection of desert materials — sand, a smooth pebble, a rough rock, and a clear jar of water — and have students match each vocabulary word to a physical sample before completing the worksheet.

Vocabulary Words

TEXTUREHow rough or smooth something feels.

SOLIDA hard object that holds its shape.

LIQUIDA wet substance that pours and flows.

ABSORBTo soak up water like a sponge.

TRANSPARENTClear enough to see straight through.

MASSThe amount of matter inside an object.

ROUGHA bumpy, scratchy surface you can feel.

DISSOLVETo mix into liquid and disappear.

About this Grade 2 Properties Matter Vocabulary Worksheet

This free printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 2 Science students learn key Properties Matter terms. The Desert theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (NGSS.2-PS1-2).