Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

This lesson is building toward:

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION (PE)

2-PS1-1

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. [Clarification Statement: Observations could include color, texture, hardness, and flexibility. Patterns could include the similar properties that different materials share.]

2-PS1-2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of properties could include strength, flexibility, hardness, texture, and absorbency.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of quantitative measurements is limited to length.]

NGSS Lead States. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES (SEP)

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns and/or relationships in the natural and designed world(s) in order to answer scientific questions and solve problems.

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Make observations (firsthand or from media) and/or measurements to collect data that can be used to make comparisons.
Make predictions based on prior experiences.

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Make a claim about the effectiveness of an object, tool, or solution that is supported by relevant evidence.

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Use information from observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena.
Generate and/or compare multiple solutions to a problem.

DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS (DCI)

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

Different properties are suited to different purposes.

ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

Because there is always more than one possible solution to a problem, it is useful to compare and test designs.

CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS (CCC)

Cause and Effect

Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence to support or refute student ideas about causes.
Events have causes that generate observable patterns.

Structure and Function

Students observe that the shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).
The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).

Patterns

Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed.

“Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts” are reproduced verbatim from A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/13165. National Research Council; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; Board on Science Education; Committee on a Conceptual Framework for New K-12 Science Education Standards. National Academies Press, Washington, DC. This material may be reproduced for noncommercial purposes and used by other parties with this attribution. If the original material is altered in any way, the attribution must state that the material is adapted from the original. All other rights reserved.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

CCSS ELA SPEAKING & LISTENING

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.6
Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

CCSS ELA LANGUAGE

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

CCSS MATHEMATICAL PRACTICES

MP.2 Bring up Reason
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.5 Bring up Use
Use appropriate tools strategically.

California English Language Development (ELD) Standards

CA ELD

Part 1.2.1: Exchanging information and ideas with others through oral collaborative conversations on a range of social and academic topics

EMERGING

EXPANDING

BRIDGING

P1.2.1 Contribute to conversations and express ideas by asking and answering yes-no and wh- questions and responding using gestures, words, and learned phrases.

P1.2.1 Contribute to class, group, and partner discussions, including sustained dialogue, by listening attentively, following turn-taking rules, asking relevant questions, affirming others, and adding relevant information.

In addition to the standard above, you may find that you touch on the following standards in this lesson as well:

P1.2.5: Listening actively to spoken English in a range of social and academic contexts