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Research Mats
Glass
Support students as they inquire into glass as a material.
Metal
Support students as they inquire into metal as a material.
Plastic
Support students as they inquire into plastic as a material.
Rubber
Support students as they inquire into rubber as a material.
Concrete
Support students as they inquire into concrete as a material.
Wood
Support students as they inquire into wood as a material.
CU2 Heating and cooling causes matter to change
What Is Matter?
Define matter and read into what causes matter to change states
Move Like a State of Matter
Follow this song and dance to learn more about states of matter
Ice Melting Time Lapse
Watch ice melt to launch an inquiry into how heat changes matter
Bubble Freezing Time Lapse
Watch this bubble freeze to inquire into how cooling changes matter
CU1 The purpose of an object determines its required materials and structure
Materials
Explore a variety of materials with PebbleGo
Properties of Matter
Explore properties of matter (hard, soft, heavy, light, smooth, rough, etc.)
The Materials Properties Song
Sing this catchy song to learn more about properties of materials like strength, stretchiness and absorbency.
Why Do Materials Work In Different Ways?
Read a brief description of raw and composite materials and how they work in different ways.
Choosing Materials
Brief age-appropriate resource with an overview of how to choose appropriate materials based on their properties.
CU3 People can choose environmentally friendly materials to limit their impact on the environment
Eco Friendly Concrete
Learn how we can make mud into eco friendly concrete to build more sustainable homes
How to Make Bioplastic
Watch bioplastic being made and inquire into what makes this material more sustainable than traditional plastic
The Life of a Plastic Bottle
Follow the life cycle of a plastic bottle with this TedEd video
