2-PS1-2 - Performance Expectation
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
2nd Grade · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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datatestingmaterialspropertiesintended purpose
Skills
- analyze (data obtained from testing materials) #dok3
- determine (which materials are best suited for an intended purpose) #dok2
- compare (properties of different materials) #dok2
- interpret (results of material testing) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different properties of materials. #dok1
- I can describe how various materials are tested. #dok1
- I can compare the properties of several materials. #dok2
- I can determine which material is best suited for a specific purpose using data. #dok2
- I can analyze data from material tests to draw a conclusion about their suitability for a purpose. #dok3
- I can interpret the results of material tests to explain which properties are important for a specific use. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Different materials have unique properties that make them useful for specific purposes.
- Testing and analyzing materials helps determine which ones are best suited for a particular need.
Essential Questions
- How can we test and compare the properties of different materials?
- Why are some materials better suited for certain purposes than others?
- What information can we gather by looking at data from material tests?
- How do scientists use evidence to choose the best material for a job?
- In what ways can knowing about material properties help us solve everyday problems?



