Topic:
2.Structure and Properties of Matter
Performance Expectation:
2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties
Disciplinary Core Idea:
Science and Engineering
Practice:
Different kinds of matter
Plan and conduct an
exist and many of them
investigation collaboratively to
can be either solid or
produce data to serve as the
liquid, depending on
basis for evidence to answer a
temperature. Matter can
question. (2-PS1-1)
be described and
classified by its
observable properties. (2PS1-1)
HOT Questions
Cross Cutting Concept:
Literacy:
Patterns in the natural and
human designed world can be
observed. (2-PS1-1)
W.2.7 Participate in shared research and
writing projects (e.g., read a number of
books on a single topic to produce a
report; record science observations).
1. How can materials be described?
2. How does temperature determine if matter is a solid or liquid?
3. How can we sort materials into groups based on properties?
W.2.8 Recall information from
experiences or gather information from
provided sources to answer a question.
Math:
MP.4 Model with mathematics.
2.MD.D.10 Draw a picture graph and a
bar graph (with single-unit scale) to
represent a data set with up to four
categories. Solve simple put-together,
take-apart, and compare problems
using information presented in a bar
graph.
Learning Target: “I Can”
I can identify and describe different properties.
I can classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
I can describe how temperature affects solids and liquids.
I can plan and conduct an investigation to demonstrate how matter changes.
Key Vocabulary:
solid
properties
liquid
texture
flexibility
color
Formative Assessment Plan
Target
I can identify and describe
different properties.
I can classify different kinds
of materials by their
observable properties.
Target Type
Assessment Type
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Formative Assessment Options
I can describe how
temperature affects solids
and liquids
I can plan and conduct an
investigation to demonstrate
how matter changes.
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Activities:
Investigation (Students will have the choice to decide) Some examples include...

Butter, chocolate bars, popsicles, ice, ice cream, etc. in different temperatures