Unit Overview

Habits of Mind:

Students will...

• develop a curiosity and interest in the natural world.

• realize the important role that observation plays in learning.

• become comfortable taking risks in their own learning.

• be open to new ideas.

• begin to appreciate inquiry as a means of obtaining answers.

 

Skills:

Students will...

• acquire the vocabulary associated with solids and liquids.
  

• organize and communicate observations in various ways.

• transfer knowledge to new situations.

• make predictions based upon prior knowledge.

• accurately collect, record, and interpret data.

• access information through inquiry and various resources.

• work cooperatively in groups.

 

Resources Used:

• Foss: Full Option Science System
  Solids and Liquids Module
  Developed by:
  Lawrence Hall of Science 
  University of California,
  Berkeley
  Lawrence Hall of Science, #5200
  Berkeley, CA 94720-5200
  with support from
  National Science Foundation
  
  NOTE:
  FOSS publications are available for purchase from Delta Education (800-258-1302). For information, questions, and comments regarding FOSS send e-mail to
  Linda DeLucchi or call 510-642-8941.