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Day 4 — Can one object show more than one material?Foundation Science · T1 W1–2 · Day 4 lesson

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Foundation / Science / Term 1 / Weeks 01 02

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Open for this lesson: Pack guide · Sources and materials · Optional practice · Check guide.

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Goal: describe verified parts and observed properties of a safe actual composite object, or identify evidence still needed. Proposed codes: AC9SFU03, AC9SFI02, AC9SFI03. Prepare: approved broad cardboard backing with broad fabric panel attached by adult or another verified composite object, source log, Card 4.

  1. Safety/source · 3 min. Name actual date, source, verified material parts and no-touch option. If the composite is not verified/safe, use C's diagram for question practice only.
  2. Observe · 4 min. Child views/feels if agreed or hears attributed adult description of two large visible parts. Avoid guessing hidden composition.
  3. Model · 5 min. Point to PART 1 / PART 2 on the blank log; teacher demonstrates “the backing is labelled cardboard by our preparation record; the panel is labelled fabric; this edge I can see is straight.” Keep material label source apart from sensory feature.
  4. Child try · 7 min. Child chooses book-cover, puppet prop or classroom sign-base route on Card 4 to describe each part and one actually observed feature; may direct adult to point. Mark UNKNOWN for unverified material.
  5. Check · 4 min. Offer “The picture proves the back is plastic.” Child replies a drawing does not verify hidden material; identify what source or real observation is needed.
  6. Exit · 2 min. Record one shared/specific feature without claiming all composite objects behave alike.

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