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Properties of Matter for Grades K-2

An Inquiry Approach

British Columbia Edition

By Jennifer E. Lawson
Other primary creator Rosalind Poon, Deidre Sagert, Melanie Nelson, and Lisa Schwartz
Series: Hands-On Science for British Columbia
Imprint: Portage & Main Press

Categories: Education, Science & Technology
Softcover, coil bound : 9781553797999, 150 pages, March 2019
Ebook (PDF) : 9781553799597, 150 pages, June 2021

Table of contents

Introduction to Hands-On Science 5

  • About Hands-On Science 5
  • Format of Hands-On Science 5
  • The Multi-Age Approach 6
  • Inquiry and Science 6
  • The Goals of Science Education in British Columbia 6
  • Hands-On Science Principles 7
  • Cultural Connections 8
  • Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge 9
  • References 12

How to Use Hands-On Science in Your Classroom 13

  • Multi-Age Teaching and Learning 13
  • Module Overview 13
  • Talking Circles 16
  • Multiple Intelligences Learning Centres 17
  • Icons 18
  • Makerspaces 19
  • Loose Parts 20
  • References 21

Curricular Competencies: How to Infuse Scientific Inquiry Skills and Processes Into Lessons 22

  • Observing 22
  • Questioning 22
  • Exploring 22
  • Classifying 23
  • Measuring 23
  • Communicating, Analyzing, and Interpreting 24
  • Predicting 25
  • Inferring 25
  • Inquiry Through Investigation and Experimentation 25
  • Inquiry Through Research 26
  • Addressing Students’ Early Literacy Needs 27
  • Online Considerations 27
  • References 28

The Hands-On Science Assessment Plan 29

  • Student Self-Assessment 29
  • Formative Assessment 31
  • Summative Assessment 32
  • Indigenous Perspectives on Assessment 33
  • Connecting Assessment to Curricular Competencies 33
  • Module Assessment Summary 34
  • Important Note to Teachers 34
  • References 34
  • Assessment Reproducibles 35

What Are the Properties of Matter? 59

  • About This Module 60
  • Curriculum Learning Framework 64
  • Curricular Competencies Correlation Chart 65
  • Resources for Students 67
  • 1 Initiating Event: What Do We Observe, Think, and Wonder About Objects and Materials in Nature? 71
  • 2 What Can We Learn About Objects and Materials Through Storytelling? 77
  • 3 What Do We Know About Objects and Materials? 82
  • 4 How Can We Describe Objects and Materials? 88
  • 5 How Can We Sort Objects and Materials? 92
  • 6 Why Are Some Materials Better Than Others for Certain Jobs? 96
  • 7 How Can Different Materials Be Used to Construct Objects? 102
  • 8 How Do We Decide Which Materials Are Best to Do a Job? 106
  • 9 Why Is It Important to Choose the Right Material for the Job? 111
  • 10 How Can We Change the Properties of Waste Materials to Use Them in Different Ways? 116
  • 11 How Can We Use Materials in Different Ways to Design and Construct Objects? 121
  • 12 What Do We Know About Solids and Liquids? 125
  • 13 What Are Solids and Liquids? 129
  • 14 What Are Some Properties of Liquids? 135
  • 15 Can Liquids and Solids Be Mixed Together? 142
  • 16 How Can We Combine Solids and Liquids to Make Useful Products? 148
  • 17 What Are the Properties of Air? 153
  • 18 What Is a Physical Change? 158
  • 19 What Is a Chemical Change? 162
  • 20 How Does Food Preparation Depend on Physical and Chemical Changes? 167
  • 21 Inquiry Project: What More Do We Want to Know About the Properties of Matter? 172

Appendix: Image Banks 175

About the Contributors 180

Hands-On Science Order Form 181

Description

Properties of Matter for Grades K–2from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

  • emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
  • develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
  • fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Properties of Matter for Grades K–2 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

  • a multi-age approach
  • a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
  • an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
  • a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
  • a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
  • learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
  • place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Properties of Matter for Grades K–2 students investigate matter. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

  • Humans interact with matter every day through familiar materials.
  • Materials can be changed through physical and chemical processes.
  • Matter is useful because of its properties