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Science Mini Unit
Science Mini Unit
Science Mini Unit
The Class
Second Grade
Carroll Robbins
Elementary School
Trenton, NJ
19 Students
Cooperating
Teacher: Mrs.
Ayling
Materials
Investigatio
n
What are the different
properties
of Matter? What are
the differences
between
a solid, a liquid, and a
Gas?
Day 3/4:boat
design
what properties
are best suited for
this purpose?
Design your
boat!
rubber bands
squares of aluminum foil
glue
tape
cardboard
straws
popsicle sticks
pipe cleaners
strips of sponge
Hypothes
is
What did we
learn...
synthesis review
Positives:
Nature of Science concepts
Hands on investigations
Experience using Next
Generation Science
Standards
Experience with NJ Public
School curriculum
Needs Improvement:
Accurately predicting how
much time activities and
labs take
Plan for redesign of boats
Model! Model! Model!