SC15.2.2

Science (2015) Grade(s): 2

SC15.2.2
Collect and evaluate data to determine appropriate uses of materials based on their properties (e.g., strength, flexibility, hardness, texture, absorbency).*

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Knowledge

Students know:

Properties of materials (e.g., strength, flexibility, hardness, texture, absorbency) Different uses for the materials.
The relationship between properties of materials and some potential uses (metal is strong, paper is absorbent, etc.).

Skills

Students are able to:

Conduct simple tests to collect and display data about the physical properties of various materials.
Analyze data to identify and describe relationships between properties and their potential uses.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence about the relationship between properties of materials and their intended uses.

Vocabulary

Evaluate
Data
Graphs
Properties
Purpose
Strength
Flexibility
Hardness
Texture
Absorbency
Collect
Appropriate

Aligned Learning Resources

Finding Suitable Solutions

Who Can Stop the Rain?

Based on My Properties, How Can You Use Me?

Classifying Objects Based on Their Observable Properties

Testing Materials to Learn About Their Properties

Designing an Absorbency Test

Using the Properties of Materials to Improve a Model Boat

Properties of Materials | Hero Elementary

Properties and Uses | Hero Elementary

Classifying Matter | Hero Elementary

Comparing Solids

Design by Adaptive Theme