Grand Island Public Schools
Unit Design Standards
Unit Title: Solids and Liquids
Subject: Science
Designer: Vernelle Miles/Grade 1
Introduction:
Estimated Amount of Instructional Time: 4 - 5 Weeks
Stage 1 - Desired Results
Students will learn the difference between solids and liquids.
Students will conduct experiments that allow them to sort solids and liquids by their
what they know about given properties.
Students will analyze the results of mixing liquids with solids and liquids with liquids.
GIPS Curriculum Standards
1.1 - Observe, describe, and sort solids and liquids based on properties.
1.2 - Recognize and describe differences between solids and liquids.
1.3 - Conduct an investigation on an unknown material and identify its properties.
1.2.1 - Hold and position the mouse.
1.1.5 - Open a new or saved document.
Big Ideas (Enduring Understandings)
Solids are identified by their properties.
Liquids are identified by their properties.
Observations of solids and liquids can be recorded.
Solids and liquids can be studied through collected data.
Essential Questions
What is a solid?
What is a liquid?
Can solids mix with liquids?
Can liquids mix with liquids?
Can solids become liquids?
Can liquids become solids?
What Students Should Know
Students should know that solids have properties (color, rigid, flexible, pointed, hard, or
smooth) that make them different from one another.
Students should know that liquids have properties (transparent, viscous, translucent, color,
bubbly, or foamy) that make them different from one another.
Students should know what makes a solid different from a liquid.
What Students Should Be Able To Do
Students will be able to separate solids from each other (by size).
Students will be able to show that liquids take the shape of the container they are in.
Students will be able to sort solids and liquids using a Kidspiration lesson.
link to student samples
Stage 2 - Assessment Evidence
Completed experiments distinguishing solids from liquids.
Recorded data showing the difference between solids and liquids.
Completed Kidspiration lesson to show their knowledge of solids and liquids.
Performance Tasks
Conduct experiments.
Record results of the experiments.
Utilize the Kidspiration lesson to show their knowledge of solids and liquids.
Other Evidence
Students will be able to recognize that solids and liquids are different from each other by
retelling information to peers.
Students will be able to utilize the Kidspiraiton lesson in various ways.
Stage 3 - Learning Plan
Use the Foss Solids and Liquids Module
Read the book, Solid, Liquid or Gas by Sally Hewitt
Students will record gathered data about solids and liquids
Students can use the web site: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages9_10/gases_
fs.shtml on their own as a center activity.
Students will use Kidspiration for showing how solids and liquids differ.
Resources Needed
Foss Solids and Liquids Module
Book: Solid, Liquid or Gas
Student Booklet on Solids and Liquids
Computer (web site, Kidspiration lesson)
Teacher Reflections
Students enjoy incorporating technology with the curriculum areas they are studying.
