Objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of
(clay, cloth, paper, etc.) and their physical properties (color, size,
shape, weight, texture, flexibility, etc.).
| NSES Content Standard B
Physical Science: Properties of objects and materials Grades K-4, page 127 Objects have many observable properties, including size, weight, shape, color, temperature, and the ability to react with other substances. These properties can be measured using tools such as rulers, balances, and thermometers. |