Science 1.5
Matter and energy. The student knows that objects have properties and patterns. The student is expected to:
- (1) classify objects by observable properties such as
larger and smaller, heavier and lighter, shape, color, and texture;
- (A) predict and identify changes in materials caused by heating and cooling; and
- (B) classify objects by the materials from which they are made.
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Material World Beanbag Toss Game
A fun game to play when learning about the properties of materials.
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Properties of Materials Word Wall Vocabulary
Forty-eight properties of materials vocabulary cards.
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What If? Materials Template
A set of 6 templates to use when investigating the properties of materials.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Made Differently!) PowerPoint
A 16-slide teaching presentation to use when exploring the properties of materials.
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to explore the materials objects are made of.
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Matter and Energy: Clever Changes – Word Wall
80 content-specific vocabulary cards for a word wall based on matter and energy.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment that explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Sorting Objects by Property Template
A template to use when sorting objects using the sense of touch and sight.
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Describing Materials Template
A template to use when describing objects by touch and sight.
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Sustainability Activity - Caring for the Environment Sort
Promote sustainable living with a sustainability sorting activity.
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My Monster Reflection Template
A reflection worksheet for students to use after creating a three-dimensional monster.
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Stretchy Scoot Relay
A whole class game to play when learning about the properties of materials.
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Material World Jigsaws
Six mini jigsaw puzzles focusing on the materials objects are made of.
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Keep Me Dry
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate materials to determine how water resistant they are.
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Properties of Materials Unit Plan
This Matter and Energy unit investigates the observable properties of materials. Descriptive vocabulary is explored as well as the suitability of materials for different purposes.
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Making Monsters
A 60-minute lesson in which students design and create a three-dimensional monster using materials with different properties.
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Give Me Some Shade
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate materials to determine how much shade they each provide.
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What Works Best?
A 60 minute lesson in which students develop an understanding of the suitability of certain materials for different purposes.
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Let's Sort!
A 60 minute lesson in which students identify the material objects are made of and sort them in various ways.
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Diving Into Description
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the properties of materials and develop vocabulary to describe them.