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NGSS2-PS1-1NGSS-2013

Classify materials by observable properties

NGSS·science·Grade 2·Bloom: Apply·Last verified: May 17, 2026

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. Clarification: Observations could include color, texture, hardness, and flexibility. Patterns could include the similar properties that different materials share.

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Concepts covered (30)

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Identifying States of Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Measuring Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Describe Properties Of Rocks
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Recognize The Importance Of Earth Materials
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Explore The Rock Cycle
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Record Observations Of Forces
pushPullForces · science · Grade 2
Describe Properties Of Liquids
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Observe Matter In Everyday Life
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Conduct Simple Experiments With Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Classify Earth Materials
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Conduct Simple Soil Experiments
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Create A Push-Pull Experiment
pushPullForces · science · Grade 2
Describe Properties Of Gases
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Use Tools To Measure Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Use Vocabulary Related To Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Understand Soil Composition
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Use Tools To Observe Earth Materials
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Explore Friction Effects
pushPullForces · science · Grade 2
Identify States Of Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Classify Objects By State Of Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Compare States Of Matter
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Identify Types Of Earth Materials
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Investigate Soil Types
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Identify Natural Resources
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Identify Everyday Examples
pushPullForces · science · Grade 2
Describe Properties Of Solids
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Understand Matter Changes
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Explain Matter's Role In The Environment
matterIntro · science · Grade 2
Explain Rock Formation Processes
earthMaterials · science · Grade 2
Classify Animals By Habitat
habitats2 · science · Grade 2

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