Classifying Materials
Plan and conduct an investigation to classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties
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Can your child test a set of objects and sort them by properties like whether they float, conduct heat, or are magnetic?
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
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