Teaching Resource
Describing Materials Template
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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NSW Curriculum alignment
- STe-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
- STe-4MW-ST
Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
- STe-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
- STe-4MW-ST
Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
Victorian Curriculum alignment
- VCSIS051
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
- VCSIS051
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
- VCSIS051
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
- VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
- VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
- VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
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