SI
(a) |
Pose questions about characteristics of objects and materials that lead to exploration and investigation. |
(b) |
Identify different materials that make up familiar objects found in their learning environment (e.g., classroom, school, and playground). |
(c) |
Differentiate between objects and the materials used to construct the object. |
(d) |
Identify observable characteristics of materials, such as colour, texture, and odour, and observable characteristics of objects, such as shape, size, and weight. |
(e) |
Explore how materials may change as a result of processes such as cutting, gluing together, heating, cooling, folding, and pouring them into different containers. |
(f) |
Sequence or group objects and materials according to one or more student-selected criteria (e.g., arrange a set of wooden blocks from largest to smallest). |
(g) |
Discuss how familiar objects are designed to meet human needs. |
(h) |
Identify and explore ways to use appropriate tools (e.g., balance, funnel, stapler, hammer, glue, scissors, and containers) safely to help carry out a variety of useful tasks such as stapling, measuring, hammering, gluing, and cooking. |
(i) |
Explain how tools and other objects are designed to meet human needs. |
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