Matter and Materials: Grade 1 - Characteristics of Objects and Properties of Materials

Overall Expectations (O.E. column below)

1. distinguish between objects and materials (e.g., scissors are objects and they can be made of metal and/or plastic), and identify and describe the properties of some materials (e.g., flexibility of plastic, hardness of wood);
2. investigate the properties of materials and make appropriate use of materials when designing and making objects;
3. describe the function of specific materials in manufactured objects that they and others use in daily life.

Related Web Pages

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
Eduplace		2	Children will have fun creating an optical illusion that will provoke thoughtful discussion about the concepts of  big and little.
How Many Materials Does it Take?		2	To bring awareness to the number of different materials that are combined to create an object.
A Change of Scene		2	Students will create an optical illusion that will provide discussion about the concepts of big and little.
How Many Materials Does it Take?		1	Students will be made aware of the number of different materials that are combined to create an object.