S2P1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of…
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects. a. Ask questions to describe and classify different objects according to their physical properties. b. Construct an explanation for how structures made from small pieces (linking cubes, building blocks) can be disassembled and then rearranged to make new and different structures. c. Provide evidence from observations to construct an explanation that some changes in matter caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some changes are irreversible.
The Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science outcome S2P1 (Physical Science) for Grade 2 says: “Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects. a. Ask questions to describe and classify different objects according to their physical properties. b. Construct an explanation for how structures made from small pieces (linking cubes, building blocks) can be disassembled and then rearranged to make new and different structures. c. Provide evidence from observations to construct an explanation that some changes in matter caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some changes are irreversible.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science.
Test It, Choose It: Materials Grades K–2 · partly supports this outcome
What is a spoon made of, and why isn't it made of paper? Children sort objects by material, test which materials keep the rain out and which keep the sun off, and choose the right material for a job. Kitchen, stationery and recycling-bin materials, no weather needed.
- What is it made of? 40–50 min
Children reach into a feely bag, describe what they touch and guess what it is made of, then sort a tray of everyday objects into wood, metal, plastic, glass, paper, fabric, rubber and rock. They learn to tell an object from its material and to describe materials with property words.
- Which material keeps the rain out? 45–55 min
Children stretch squares of cloth, paper, foil, plastic and cardboard over cups, drip ten drops of water on each and look inside to see which ones let the water through. Then they choose a material and build a roof that keeps a toy dry.
- Which hat keeps the sun off? 50–60 min, or two 30-minute parts
Children lay dark cloth, light cloth, paper, foil and card in the sun or under a lamp, feel which gets warmest and test which makes the darkest shadow. They also stretch, bend and squash materials to see which spring back. Then they design and build a sun hat and say why they chose each material.
Printable practice for S2P1
- Test It, Choose It: Materials workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 2 practice pages, 1 word wall, 1 reading, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Kitchen Chemistry for Families workbook included with the unit
1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 practice page, 1 reading, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2 (partial).
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