Matter: Solids

In this unit, properties of matter are introduced and solids are explored. Exposure to the engineering design process synthesizes information learned about solids and asks students to create a homemade play dough recipe.
Resource ID#: 13404 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: solids, matter, properties, sorting
Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Problem-Solving Task
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
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.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.

SC.2.P.8.In.3
Recognize that solids have a definite shape and liquids take the shape of their container.

SC.2.P.8.Su.3
Recognize that solids have a definite shape.

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