2-PS1-1

Essential Question:

Why is it important to observe and classify materials based on their properties, and how does this skill benefit us in daily life and scientific exploration?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Analyzing materials based on observable properties to classify them appropriately.
Collaboration: Working together to plan and conduct investigations, sharing observations and conclusions.
Learner’s Mindset: Being open to discovering new properties and classifications of materials through investigation.

Inquiry Question:

What are examples of observable properties we can use to classify materials?

2. Inquiry Question:

How can classifying materials based on their properties help us in everyday decisions and scientific research?

3. Inquiry Question:

What steps do we need to take to plan and conduct an investigation of material properties?

Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to plan and conduct investigations to observe and classify materials based on properties such as color, texture, hardness, and buoyancy.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will understand the importance of classification in making informed choices about materials for specific purposes.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will develop skills in observation, data collection, and analysis through hands-on investigation.

Skills Demonstrated:

Modeling
Constructing Explanations

Standards:

2-PS1-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Additional Skills:

Resources:

[Our Hidden Google Drive Resource link]

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