Science K
MOK.1
Investigate observable characteristics of familiar objects and materials in their environment.
SI
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Pose questions about characteristics of objects and materials that lead to exploration and investigation. |
| (b) |
Identify different materials that make up familiar objects found in their learning environment (e.g., classroom, school, and playground). |
| (c) |
Differentiate between objects and the materials used to construct the object. |
| (d) |
Identify observable characteristics of materials, such as colour, texture, and odour, and observable characteristics of objects, such as shape, size, and weight. |
| (e) |
Explore how materials may change as a result of processes such as cutting, gluing together, heating, cooling, folding, and pouring them into different containers. |
| (f) |
Sequence or group objects and materials according to one or more student-selected criteria (e.g., arrange a set of wooden blocks from largest to smallest). |
| (g) |
Discuss how familiar objects are designed to meet human needs. |
| (h) |
Identify and explore ways to use appropriate tools (e.g., balance, funnel, stapler, hammer, glue, scissors, and containers) safely to help carry out a variety of useful tasks such as stapling, measuring, hammering, gluing, and cooking. |
| (i) |
Explain how tools and other objects are designed to meet human needs. |
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$19.98
Record posted/updated:
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Document
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Record posted/updated:
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Media and Formats :
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Record posted/updated:
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$17.95
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
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Additional materials for students and teachers are available online at www.myngconnect.com/login/chooseMainUI.spr
Numerous opportunities are provided for students to engage in hands-on explorations that ensure a thorough understanding of key science concepts. Each unit opens with a Big Question to guide learning. Throughout the unit, there are four levels of inquiry. The Explore Activity allows students to build background knowledge. Teachers direct instruction in Directed Inquiry. In Guided Inquiry, students become independent learners with guidance from the teacher. Students choose their own questions, create and carry out plans, collect and record data and share data in Open Inquiry.
Additional materials for students and teachers are available online at www.myngconnect.com/login/chooseMainUI.spr
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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