Printable worksheet: Absorb or repel water for Grade 1 science

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Hey there! 👋 Ever wondered why some things get soaked in water while others stay dry? 🤔 Let's explore how different materials either love water (absorb) or hate it (repel) with this fun worksheet! Perfect for Grade 1 science!

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📚 Topic Summary
Some materials soak up water like a sponge – we say they absorb water. Think about what happens when you spill juice on a paper towel! Other materials push water away, like a raincoat. These materials repel water, keeping things dry. Understanding absorption and repulsion helps us choose the right materials for different jobs, like using towels to dry off or wearing waterproof jackets in the rain.

🧪 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning:

Word
    Meaning

1. Absorb
    a) To push water away

2. Repel
    b) Able to soak up liquids easily

3. Waterproof
    c) Material that doesn't allow water to pass through

4. Soak
    d) To become completely wet

5. Material
    e) What something is made of

📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words absorb, repel, and waterproof to complete the sentences.

A paper towel will ________ water.
  A duck's feathers ________ water.
  A ________ jacket keeps you dry in the rain.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why do we use towels made of cotton instead of plastic to dry ourselves after a bath?

Printable worksheet: Absorb or repel water for Grade 1 science

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📚 Topic Summary

🧪 Part A: Vocabulary

📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

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Word	Meaning
1. Absorb	a) To push water away
2. Repel	b) Able to soak up liquids easily
3. Waterproof	c) Material that doesn't allow water to pass through
4. Soak	d) To become completely wet
5. Material	e) What something is made of