SKP1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe objects in…
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe objects in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical attributes. a. Ask questions to compare and sort objects made of different materials. (Common materials include clay, cloth, plastic, wood, paper, and metal.) b. Use senses and science tools to classify common objects, such as buttons or swatches of cloth, according to their physical attributes (color, size, shape, weight, and texture). c. Plan and carry out an investigation to predict and observe whether objects, based on their physical attributes, will sink or float.
The Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science outcome SKP1 (Physical Science) for Kindergarten says: “Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe objects in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical attributes. a. Ask questions to compare and sort objects made of different materials. (Common materials include clay, cloth, plastic, wood, paper, and metal.) b. Use senses and science tools to classify common objects, such as buttons or swatches of cloth, according to their physical attributes (color, size, shape, weight, and texture). c. Plan and carry out an investigation to predict and observe whether objects, based on their physical attributes, will sink or float.” 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.
Printable practice for SKP1
These pages practise a closely related idea; the match to SKP1 is partial.
- 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 (partial).
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