Materials and Manufacturing
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A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Information Skills and Visual Arts Education
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- K–2
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- American Association for the Advancement of Science
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The purpose of this lesson is to look at different kinds of materials; to identify the properties of materials and their suitability for different purposes. In this investigation, the familiar tale of The Three Little Pigs is used as an introduction to materials and manufacturing. Students examine the properties, limitations and durability of a variety of materials, then evaluate which of the materials would be best for building a model house. If used in its entirety, this lesson could take several science class periods. Also, it is strongly recommended that this lesson be followed by the K-2 lesson on recycled materials. Please note that the following print resources are recommended for this lesson: The Three Little Pigs, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Information Skills (2000)
Grade 1
- Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
- Objective 4.01: Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
- Objective 4.05: Gather information.
- Objective 4.07: Organize and use information.
- Objective 4.09: Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
Grade 2
- Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
- Objective 4.01: Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
- Objective 4.05: Gather information.
- Objective 4.07: Organize and use information.
- Objective 4.09: Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
Kindergarten
- Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
- Objective 4.01: Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
- Objective 4.05: Gather information.
- Objective 4.07: Organize and use information.
- Objective 4.09: Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
Visual Arts Education (2001)
Grade 1
- Goal 4: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
- Objective 4.03: Produce work that shows attention to detail in one's surroundings.
Kindergarten
- Goal 4: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
- Objective 4.01: Create art depicting self, family, friends, pets, home, school and community.
- Objective 4.02: Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings.
