Martin, Matter, and What Really Matters~ A Science-based Historical Fiction

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What are the properties of matter?
Martin, Matter, and What Really Matters ~ A science-based historical fiction story

With K-2 Entrance and Exit Slips Close Activities

Subject Area: Science and Social Studies
Grades: K-2
Subject: Science
Body of Knowledge: Physical Science
Big Idea: Properties of Matter

KINDERGARTEN
Standard ~ Grade K: SC.K.P.8.1
Skill: The student will be able to sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color, temperature (hot or cold), weight (heavy or light) and texture.

1ST GRADE
Standard ~ Grade 1: SC.1.P.8.1
Skill: The student will be able to sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color, temperature (hot or cold), weight (heavy or light), texture, and whether objects sink or float.

2ND GRADE
Standard ~ Grade 2: SC.2.P.8.1
Skill: The student will be able to observe and measure objects in terms of their properties, including size, shape, color, temperature, weight, texture, sinking or floating in water, and attraction and repulsion of magnets.

Objective/Learning Target: The student will be able to identify the properties of matter.

Essential Questions:
What are the properties of matter?

Subject: Social Studies
Strand: American History / Civics and Government
Standard: Historical Knowledge / Civic and Political Participation / Structure and Functions of Government

KINDERGARTEN
• Standard ~ Grade K: SS.K.A.2.4
• Objective/Skill/Learning Target: The student will be able to listen to and re-tell stories about people in the past who have shown character ideals and princi-ples including honesty, courage, and responsibility.

1ST GRADE
• Standard ~ Grade 1: SS.1.A.2.3
• Objective/Skill/Learning Target: The student will be able to identify celebra- tions and national holidays as a way of remembering and honoring the heroism and achievements of the people, events, and our nation's ethnic heritage

• Standard ~ Grade 1: SS.1.A.2.4
• Objective/Skill/Learning Target: The student will be able to identify people from the past who have shown character ideals and principles including honesty, courage, and responsibility.

• Standard ~ Grade 1: SS.1.C.3.2
• Objective/Skill/Learning Target: The student will be able to recognize symbols and individuals that represent American constitutional democracy.


2ND GRADE
• Standard ~ Grade 2: SS.2.C.3.2
• Objective/Skill/Learning Target: The student will be able to recognize sym-bols, individuals, events, and documents that represent the United States.


Materials: Make sure you have these materials ready
1. Make one copy of the Entrance Slip, Story, and Exit Slip for each student.

Time Required: 15 minutes:
5 minutes before the start of the lesson
5 minutes during the lesson
5 minutes at the end of the lesson

Recommended Grade Range: K-2 On Level and Enrichment; Grades 4-5 Reteaching

Assessment: Exit Slip score