ScienceMatter & MaterialsAges 7–8
Classifying Materials
Plan and conduct an investigation to classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties
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- Design a simple test to compare one property across several materials
- Record observations in a table or chart during the investigation
- Classify the tested materials into groups based on the results
“Can your child test a set of objects and sort them by properties like whether they float, conduct heat, or are magnetic?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Matter & Materials
- Age range
- Ages 7–8
Standards
ngss-k5:2-PS1-1