Comparing Communicating Observing Students study the properties of rocks and soil. They group and seriate rocks on the basis of single, observable properties, learning simple ways by which earth materials can be organized. Weather Wind Students study the properties of air. They examine its effects on other materials and use basic tools to gather information about air and weather. Comparing Communicating Observing Students observe, compare, and describe wood, paper, and fabric, and find out what happens when these materials interact with other materials.
Students discover applications for the materials in the real world.
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