ESS1+(3-4)+-+1

1a describing, comparing, and sorting rocks, soils, __and minerals__ by similar or different physical properties (e.g., size, shape, color, texture, smell, weight, __temperature, hardness, composition).__ 1b recording and __analyzing__ observations/data about physical properties (e.g., __within a grouping__, which characteristics are the same and which are different). 1c __citing evidence (e.g., prior knowledge, data)__ to support why rocks, soils, __or minerals__ are __classified/not classified__ together. 1d __identifying the four basic materials of the earth (water, soil, rocks, air).__
 * Students demonstrate an understanding of earth materials by …**