Water and Ice

First Grade Physical Science

Grade Standards, Supporting Skills, and Examples

Indicator 1: Describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

(Application)

1.P.1.3. Students are able to predict how common materials interact with water.

· Floating/sinking

Example: Use items to float/sink: clay, wood, cork, pencils, crayons, coins, cotton balls, etc.

ü Soluble/nonsoluble

Example: Try to dissolve or mix salt, sugar, toothpaste, oil, etc. in water.

First Grade Nature of Science

Grade Standards, Supporting Skills, and Examples

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	Standard, Supporting Skills, and Examples
	(Mastery of this indicator does not emerge until eighth grade.)

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Note: These skills should be taught and practiced in grade-level study of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science although mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level

Standard, Supporting Skills, and Examples

ü Use scientific thinking skills of observing, communicating, and comparing.

· Enhance observations by using senses and simple instruments/tools to identify differences in properties.

Example: Use magnets, balance scales, hand lenses, rulers for simple experiments.

· Record observations and data.

Example: Use pictures, numbers, graphs, or written statements to record experiment data.

· Measure length, mass, and volume using non-standard and standard units when appropriate.

Example: Use a balance scale to determine how many cubes it takes to balance a rock sample.

ü Use safety procedures in conducting science investigations.

Example: Explain why food used in an experiment is not for eating; wash hands after handling living things.

Example: When exploring light/heat sources, do not touch hot things.