describe what they observe (e.g., student says, “I see…I hear…It
feels…It tastes…It smells…)
identify, with guidance, the properties of an object (e.g., colour,
shape, texture, hardness)
recognize which body part would be used to gather specific sensory
information (e.g., “to find out if a ball is soft, I would use my hand; to find
out if it is red, I would use my eyes”)
accurately sort materials by colour, size, shape, texture, and mass
(weight)
identify, illustrate, and label materials in terms of properties
(e.g., soft/hard; smooth/rough)
list materials (e.g., wood, plastic, metal, paper) used to construct
at least three familiar classroom items such as desks, garbage cans, and books
identify three items that can be recycled (e.g., paper, plastic,
glass) with teacher support, illustrate (e.g., draw a large mural) ways in
which a classroom recycling centre can be used