1. Big Idea 9: Changes in Matter Grade K Qtr 1 Topic IV Changing Matter’s Shape Division of Academics - Department of Science

2. Benchmarks SC.K.P.9.1 Recognize that the shape of materials such as paper and clay can be changed by cutting, tearing, crumpling, smashing, or rolling. SC.K.N.1.1 Collaborate with a partner to collect information. SC.K.N.1.2 Make observations of the natural world and know that they are descriptors collected using the five senses. LAFS.K.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. MAFS.K.MD.2.3 Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count. Note: Limit category counts to be less than or equal to 10. Division of Academics - Department of Science

3. How can paper change? Division of Academics - Department of Science

4. How can paper change? Division of Academics - Department of Science Draw a picture of your paper. Change the shape of paper by crumpling, smashing, or rolling. Draw a picture of your paper after you changed it.

5. How else can paper change? Use scissors to cause more changes to paper. Division of Academics - Department of Science Draw a picture of what your paper looks like after you changed it.

6. Let’s Try this! Can you change the shape of clay by cutting, tearing, crumpling, smashing, or rolling? Division of Academics - Department of Science Is clay matter? Why or why not?

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10. Compare and contrast observable properties of the shape of objects before and after the change. PAPERCLAY Division of Academics - Department of Science