K2.Sci.PS.2

Matter Discovery: Test, Classify, and Build

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COMBINED RATING

3.9 Stars

TEACHERS (27)

3.7

STUDENTS (7398)

4.0

LENGTH

16 Minutes

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CAPABILITIES

iPad Support

Spanish Language Support

Text-to-Speech Support

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Description

Learn how to test and classify different type of matter based on strength, flexibility and absorbency! The game is composed of two minigames: the player will need to test and classify objects, and then apply learnings to build a doghouse and test its heat resistance, its strength, and its absorbency.

Vocabulary Words

classify

matter

properties of matter

matter

absorbency

hardness

strength

weak

strong

flexibility

rigid

non-absorbent

solidity

durable

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Physical Properties of Matter: Applications, Structure and Properties of Matter. Suitable for Grade 1, Grade 2, K.

Main Concepts

Observable properties include color, texture, hardness and flexibility.

Classify different kinds of matter by their observable properties.

Observe objects and describe their basic properties to include color, shape, texture, and relative size and weight.

Objects can be described and compared by their properties.

Properties of matter include, texture, hardness, strength, absorbency, and flexibility.

Compare observable physical properties of different kinds of materials.

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Recognize that the shape of materials such as paper and clay can be changed by cutting, tearing, crumpling, smashing, or rolling.

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What are some strong materials? What are some flexible materials? What is matter? Can you give 3 examples of matter?

After the Game

What material would you choose to build a doghouse out of and why? What is a material that is absorbent? What is a material that is flexible? How did you know if an object was hard in the game by using the hammer? How did you know if an object was flexible in the game? What does absorbent mean? Which experiment showed you absorbency? Why did the glass dog house not pass the solidity test?