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Correlations to National Science Standards
Grades K–4
Physical Science – Content Standard B
Properties of Materials
- Objects, and materials, have many observable properties
- Objects can be described by the properties of the materials from which they are made and those properties can be used to separate or sort a group of objects or materials.
Earth and Space Science – Content Standard D
Properties of Earth Materials
- Earth materials are solid rocks and soils, water, and gases of the atmosphere. The varied materials have different physical and chemical properties.
- Soils have properties of color and texture
Science and Technology – Content Standard E
Understanding About Science and Technology
- People have always had questions about their world. Science is one way of answering questions and explaining the natural world.
Grades 5–8
Physical Science – Content Standard B
Properties of Materials
- Substances have characteristic properties
Earth and Space Science – Content Standard D
Properties of Earth Materials
- Soil consists of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material from dead plants, animals, and bacteria. Soils are often found in layers, with each having a different chemical composition and texture
Last updated
October 19, 2009