Identifying Physical Characteristics of Matter

We combined the two 2nd grade ASPIRE  classes to complete a science lab about matter.  My scholars paired with a scholar from Mrs. Patton's class. Their task was to identify the physical properties of six different items. They were instructed to:

1. Observe the 6 items using their senses...not taste!

2. Use descriptive words for each property.

3. Describe each item as a solid or liquid.

During this lab, the scholars were thinking and acting like scientists by using the Depth and Complexity icons: Language of the Discipline, Details, Change Over Time and Big Idea.