| WOOD AND PAPER MODULE MATRIX |
 |
SYNOPSIS |
CA SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS
|
|
1. |
GETTING TO KNOW WOOD |
|
Students work with five different
wood samples to observe their
properties. They begin with free
exploration, go on a hunt for
matching samples, drop water
on the samples, and float them in
basins. They test the wood to find
out how many paper clips it takes
to sink it, then organize their results
by making a concrete graph. |
PS1a Objects can be described in terms of
the materials they are made of and
their physical properties.
|
I&E4a Observe common objects by using the
five senses.
I&E4b Describe the properties of common
objects.
I&E4c Describe the relative position of
objects by using one reference.
I&E4d Compare and sort objects by one
physical attribute.
I&E4e Communicate observations orally and
through drawings.
|
|
|
2. |
CHANGING WOOD |
|
Students use sandpaper to change
the shape of wood. They compare
sawdust and shavings and how they
interact with water. They simulate
the manufacture of two kinds of
wood they observed in Investigation
1, particle board and plywood. |
PS1a Objects can be described in terms of
the materials they are made of and
their physical properties.
PS1c Water left in an open container
evaporates, but water in a closed
container does not.
|
I&E4a Observe common objects by using
the five senses.
I&E4b Describe the properties of common
objects.
I&E4c Describe the relative position of
objects by using one reference.
I&E4e Communicate observations orally
and through drawings.
|
|
3. |
GETTING TO KNOW PAPER |
|
Students observe and compare the
properties of ten kinds of paper
and go on a hunt for matching
samples. They test the papers for
different properties, comparing
how well they fold and which has
the best surface for writing. They
drop water on the samples to
compare absorption, then soak the
samples overnight. |
PS1a Objects can be described in terms of
the materials they are made of and
their physical properties.
PS1c Water left in an open container
evaporates, but water in a closed
container does not.
|
I&E4a Observe common objects by using the
five senses.
I&E4b Describe the properties of common
objects.
I&E4d Compare and sort objects by one
physical attribute.
I&E4e Communicate observations orally and
through drawings.
|
|
4. |
CHANGING PAPER |
|
Students learn two ways to
transform paper, making it stronger
and more durable. They make a
piece of recycled paper and papiermâché-bowls. They work with
water, freezing and melting it to see
the change in its properties. They
evaporate water. |
PS1a Objects can be described in terms of
the materials they are made of and
their physical properties.
PS1b Water can be a liquid or a solid and
can change from one form to another.
PS1c Water left in an open container
evaporates, but water in a closed
container does not.
ES3c Identify resources from Earth that are
used in everyday life and understand
that many resources can be conserved.
|
I&E4a Observe common objects by using the
five senses.
I&E4b Describe the properties of common
objects.
I&E4e Communicate observations orally
and through drawings.
|
|
5. |
CONSTRUCTIONS |
|
Students explore a variety of
techniques for making things from
paper and wood. They combine all
the processes to make a free-form
wood, paper, and cloth sculpture. |
PS1a Objects can be described in terms of
the materials they are made of and
their physical properties.
ES3c Identify resources from Earth that are
used in everyday life and understand
that many resources can be conserved.
|
I&E4b Describe the properties of common
objects.
I&E4c Describe the relative position of
objects by using one reference.
I&E4e Communicate observations orally
and through drawings.
|
| page 4 of 10 |
