3.SCI.6.A
Measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float in water.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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physical propertiesmattertemperaturemassmagnetismability to sink or floatwater
Skills
- measure (physical properties of matter such as temperature, mass, magnetism, and ability to sink or float) #dok1
- test (physical properties of matter) #dok2
- record (physical properties of matter) #dok1
- identify (examples of matter based on their physical properties) #dok1
- compare (physical properties of different samples of matter) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can measure the temperature, mass, magnetism, and ability to sink or float of matter. #dok1
- I can record observations of the physical properties of matter. #dok1
- I can identify matter using its temperature, mass, magnetism, or ability to sink or float. #dok1
- I can test different samples of matter for their physical properties. #dok2
- I can compare objects based on their physical properties of temperature, mass, magnetism, and ability to sink or float. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Matter has measurable physical properties that can be identified, tested, and recorded.
- Observing and comparing physical properties helps us classify and understand different types of matter.
Essential Questions
- What are the physical properties of matter and how can we measure them?
- How do temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float help us identify different materials?
- Why is it important to record and compare the physical properties of matter?
- How can we test and observe the differences between various samples of matter?
- What tools do we use to measure the physical properties of matter?