Water and Ice
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A lesson plan for Grade 2 Science and English Language Arts
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- Appropriate grades
- 2
- Subjects
- science (chemistry)
- Provider
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
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The purpose of this lesson is to use observation, measurement, and communication skills to describe change. In this lesson, students will observe, measure, and describe change in water as it changes state. As part of the investigation, students will take simple measurements using a thermometer and a balance and cubes. Research suggests that students at this age often fail to conserve the weight and volume of objects taking shape. (see Research) Some attempt has been made to address this misconception, but further instruction will be necessary. This lesson is most appropriate for a kindergarten or first grade class, and does require some advance preparation (see Motivation).
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 2
- Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
- Objective 3.03: Explain and describe new concepts and information in own words (e.g., plot, setting, major events, characters, author's message, connections, topic, key vocabulary, key concepts, text features).
Science (2005)
Grade 2
- Goal 3: The learner will observe and conduct investigations to build an understanding of changes in properties.
- Objective 3.01: Identify three states of matter:
- Solid.
- Liquid.
- Gas.
- Objective 3.02: Observe changes in state due to heating and cooling of common materials.
- Objective 3.01: Identify three states of matter:
