Solids and Liquids: Unit One

Learner Outcome	Content	Learning Strategy
Explore and describe different properties of solid materials. Develop vocabulary for descriptors of solids.	flexible opaque property rigid transparent solid	Full Option Science System (FOSS): Solids and Liquids Activity 1, Part 1 Brainstorm properties of solid objects. Extension Activity: Make a Solids Collage pg. 11
Recognize solids as different from other states of matter.	sort classify	FOSS: Solids and Liquids Activity 1, Part 2 Sort and describe object properties. Read: Is it Rough, Is it Smooth, Is it Shiny? by, Tana Hoban
Discover how solid materials can be used in construction.	construction	FOSS: Solids and Liquids Activity 1, Part 3 Construct towers. Examine properties which make objects good for construction. Learning Center: Children create own constructions using solid materials from home.