MATERIALS, OBJECTS, AND EVERYDAY STRUCTURES
Big Ideas:
• Objects have observable characteristics and are made from materials.
• Materials have specific properties.
• An object is held together by its structure.
• The materials and structure of an object determine its purpose.
• Humans make choices related to their use of objects and materials that have a direct effect on the environment.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. assess the impact on people and the environment of objects and structures and the materials used in them;
2. investigate structures that are built for a specific purpose to see how their design and materials suit the purpose;
3. demonstrate an understanding that objects and structures have observable characteristics and are made from materials with specific properties that determine how they are used.
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Some experiments to try in your class or at home!
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A Year at a Construction Site by 
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Road Builders by 
Mind Mapping Tools for You:
Kidspiration software
Don't forget the kidspiration software found on all UCDSB computers. This program is for visual learning:
graphic organizers, concept mapping, mind mapping, outlining, webbing, and plots and graphs.
Pixie 3 Software
Pixie is creativity software elementary students can use to share their learning through text, original artwork, voice, and images. It can be found on all UCDSB computers!
