LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of the properties and relationship of objects.

Objective 3.01

Describe the differences in the properties of solids and liquids.

Resources aligned to this objective

Making “Oobleck”
The students will discuss what they think will happen when mixing specific ingredients to create an unknown substance labeled “Oobleck.” Next, the students will work together in small groups of four or five to create this substance. Finally, the students will individually illustrate and write one to three sentences describing the results.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and Science)
By Paige Hoffman.

Resources on the web

Water and Ice
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... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Science)
Provided by: Science Netlinks
Ready, set, let's dough! It's a matter of system
Students explore the connection of parts to a whole as they build objects out of play dough. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science