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Describing Materials Template

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A template to use when describing objects using the senses of touch and sight.

Use this teaching resource when studying Chemical Science and exploring the properties of materials. Students select objects from a collection and think of as many words as possible to describe each object. This resource provides the opportunity to experiment with descriptive vocabulary.

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Properties of Materials Unit Plan
This Chemical Sciences unit investigates the observable properties of materials. Descriptive vocabulary is explored as well as the suitability of materials for different purposes.

$12.99 6 lessons F

NSW Curriculum alignment

STe-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
In Science Early Stage 1 Skills
STe-4MW-ST
Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
In Science Early Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding
STe-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
In Technologies Early Stage 1 Skills
STe-4MW-ST
Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
In Technologies Early Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding

Victorian Curriculum alignment

VCSIS051
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
In Science Foundation Level Science Inquiry Skills
VCSIS051
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
In Science Level 1 Science Inquiry Skills
VCSIS051
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
In Science Level 2 Science Inquiry Skills
VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
In Science Foundation Level Science Understanding
VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
In Science Level 1 Science Understanding
VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
In Science Level 2 Science Understanding

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACSSU003
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
In Science Foundation Year Science Understanding Chemical sciences
ACSIS011
Participate in guided investigations and make observations using the senses
In Science Foundation Year Science Inquiry Skills Planning and conducting
ACSIS233
Engage in discussions about observations and represent ideas
In Science Foundation Year Science Inquiry Skills Processing and analysing data and information
ACSIS012
Share observations and ideas
In Science Foundation Year Science Inquiry Skills Communicating

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