BPS Elementary Science Exemplars Project
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| Grade: | Two |
| Topic: | Balancing and Weighing |
| Instructional Materials: | Balancing & Weighing (STC) OR Balancing & Motion (FOSS) |
| *Special Instructions: | None |
| MA LS (96 version): | Inquiry: Extend observations using simple tools e.g., hand lens, rules, two-arm balance. Describe ideas about "how", "why", and "what would happen if? |
| MA LS (01 version): | K-2 Physical Science: Sort objects by observable properties such as size, shape, color, weight, and texture. Recognize that under some conditions, objects can be balanced. |
| BPS LS: | The weight of an object is not always determined by its size. |
| Technology Connection: |
*The teacher should encourage students to elaborate, give more than the minimum, and strive for a Level 4.
A student response correctly giving the minimum number of responses or details is a Level 3.
In order to achieve a Level 4, a student must go above and beyond what is asked. For example, the student gives more than the required minimum or makes additional connections.
Name: _________________________________ Date: __________
This mobile is not balanced.
Describe at least two ways you can balance it. For each way, make a drawing to show the mobile balanced.
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