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Science — Grade 1

Goal 3, Objective 3.03

Goal 3

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

Objective 3.03

Classify solids according to their properties:

  • Color.
  • Texture.
  • Shape (ability to roll or stack).
  • Ability to float or sink in water.

Resources aligned to this objective

Records 1–7 of 7 displayed.

Chilly discoveries
Children will make ice cream and determine what makes this liquid turn into a solid.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics and Science)
By Allison Rollinson.
Describing Words: Go Away, Big Green Monster!
The students will use describing words in their writing based on the book Go Away, Big Green Monster while integrating math concepts about shapes.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)
By Paula Jennings.
Digging up discoveries
The students will study archaeology, practicing their knowledge of spelling patterns and capitalization and punctuation skills along the way. The students will go to a teacher-created excavation and discover a surprise in a “rock” from the excavation. The students will then write about their experience.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Science)
By Alyssa Slater.
Grocery store matter
The lesson stimulates students' thought processes and makes students aware of the things around them by teaching them about the three kinds of matter and their properties.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)
By Indiana Jennette.
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.
What's the matter?
Students will categorize matter according to its properties.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science)
By Lisa Lawrence.

Lesson plans on the web

Sink or float?
This activity provides practice in using a wide variety of objects and categorizing them according to their various observable properties. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science