2nd Grade Science Unit 2

Big Idea:

Describe different objects based on their physical properties and determine if objects are a solid or liquid.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

2.5(A) classify matter by physical properties, including shape, relative mass, relative temperature, texture, flexibility, and whether material is a solid or liquid

Ongoing TEKS

2.1(A) [Tools to Know] Identify and demonstrate safe practices as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations, including wearing safety goggles, washing hands, and using materials appropriately.

2.4(A) [Tools to Know] Collect, record, and compare information using tools, including computers, magnets.

2.2(D) [Ways to Show] Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words;

2.2(E) [Ways to Show] communicate observations and justify explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations; and

2.2(F) [Ways to Show] compare results of investigations with what students and scientists know about the world.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will classify solid and liquid matter by their physical properties.
• I will make observations and collect data using science tools to describe the physical properties of matter.
• I will write my classroom observations about physical properties.

Essential Questions:

• How do scientists classify matter?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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