Properties of Solids

This lesson (intended to be used with other sorting lessons) allows students to understand the basic concepts of matter and properties of solids. This lesson involves the creation of a vocabulary chart with a child-friendly definition of matter and a Thinking Map with the varying properties of solids that students can use to sort different objects. Students explore two different objects and record their observations about the objects' properties.
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: properties, solids, matter, sorting, observing
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.1.N.1.Su.1
Ask questions about common objects in the environment.

SC.1.N.1.In.2
Use careful observation to identify objects based on size, shape, color, or texture.

SC.1.N.1.Su.2
Recognize differences in objects through observation of size, shape, or color

SC.1.N.1.Pa.2
Recognize common objects as the same.

SC.1.N.1.In.4
Ask a question about a science investigation.

SC.1.P.8.In.1
Sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color, or texture.

SC.1.P.8.Su.1
Sort objects by an observable property, such as size, shape, or color.

SC.1.P.8.Pa.1
Identify common classroom objects by one observable property, such as size or color.

SC.2.N.1.In.1
Ask questions and make observations about things in the natural world.

SC.2.N.1.Su.1
Answer yes and no questions and make observations about common objects and actions in the natural world.

SC.2.N.1.In.2
Identify information about objects based on observation.

SC.2.N.1.Su.2
Identify characteristics of objects based on observation.

SC.2.N.1.Pa.2
Use senses to recognize objects.

SC.2.P.8.In.1
Identify objects by observable properties, such as, size, shape, color,

SC.2.P.8.Su.1
Identify objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, and color.

SC.2.P.8.Pa.1
Match objects by one observable property, such as size or color.

SC.2.P.8.In.2
Identify objects and materials as solid or liquid.

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