| In this physical science unit, children develop skills in using the appropriate senses to make purposeful observations of the properties of a variety of objects and materials. They investigate the observable physical attributes of color, shape, size, sinking, floating, texture and magnetic attraction. Children explore the properties of water in its solid and liquid state. They plan and conduct investigations collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer a question or solve a problem. Children use their understanding of properties of materials to design a device that solves a specific problem. |
| MI: ELA & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects K-5 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. W.1.2. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. W.1.8. With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Discipline 1: Science Processes Inquiry Process
K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems.
S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation. S.IP.01.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses. S.IP.01.12 Generate questions based on observations. S.IP.01.13 Plan and conduct simple investigations. S.IP.01.16 Construct simple charts from data and observations. Inquiry Analysis and Communication
K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology.
S.IA.E.1 Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations. S.IA.01.13 Communicate and present findings of observations. S.IA.01.14 Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video). Discipline 2: Physical Science Properties of Matter
K-7 Standard P.PM: Develop an understanding that all matter has observable attributes with physical and chemical properties that are described, measured, and compared. Understand that states of matter exist as solid, liquid, or gas; and have physical and chemical properties. Understand all matter is composed of combinations of elements, which are organized by common attributes and characteristics on the Periodic Table. Understand that substances can be classified as mixtures or compounds and according to their physical and chemical properties.
P.PM.E.1 Physical Properties- All objects and substances have physical properties that can be measured. P.PM.01.11 Demonstrate the ability to sort objects according to observable attributes such as color, shape, size, sinking or floating. P.PM.E.2 States of Matter- Matter exists in several different states: solids, liquids and gases. Each state of matter has unique physical properties. Gases are easily compressed but liquids and solids do not compress easily. Solids have their own particular shapes, but liquids and gases take the shape of the container. P.PM.01.21 Demonstrate that water as a solid keeps its own shape (ice). P.PM.01.22 Demonstrate that water as a liquid takes on the shape of various containers. P.PM.E.3 Magnets- Magnets can repel or attract other magnets. Magnets can also attract magnetic objects. Magnets can attract and repel at a distance. P.PM.01.31 Identify materials that are attracted by magnets. P.PM.01.32 Observe that like poles of a magnet repel and unlike poles of a magnet attract. © Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved. | |
