2.Structure and Properties of Matter
Performance Expectation:
2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties
Disciplinary Core Idea:
Different kinds of matter exist and many of them can be either solid or liquid, depending on temperature. Matter can be described and classified by its observable properties. (2-PS1-1) / Science and Engineering Practice:
Plan and conduct an investigation collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer a question. (2-PS1-1) / Cross Cutting Concept:
Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed. (2-PS1-1) / Literacy:
W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
HOT Questions
1. How can materials be described?
2. How does temperature determine if matter is a solid or liquid?
3. How can we sort materials into groups based on properties? / Math:
MP.4 Model with mathematics.
2.MD.D.10 Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
Learning Target: “I Can”
I can identify and describe different properties.
I can classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
I can describe how temperature affects solids and liquids.
I can plan and conduct an investigation to demonstrate how matter changes.
Key Vocabulary:
properties
texture
color / solid
liquid
flexibility
Formative Assessment Plan
Target / Target Type / Assessment Type / Formative Assessment Options
I can identify and describe different properties. / Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
I can classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. / Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
I can describe how temperature affects solids and liquids / Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
I can plan and conduct an investigation to demonstrate how matter changes. / Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Activities:
Investigation (Students will have the choice to decide) Some examples include...
- Butter, chocolate bars, popsicles, ice, ice cream, etc. in different temperatures