Download or read book Characteristics of Objects and Properties of Materials written by Jennifer Lawson and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ten lessons in this module introduce students to the skills of observation and classification, as they investigate the characteristics and properties of everyday objects.Also included:materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.