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Fabric Overview

FOSS AND NATIONAL STANDARDS

The Fabric Module emphasizes the development of observation and description skills and building explanations based on experience. This module supports the following National Science Education Standards.

SCIENCE AS INQUIRY

Develop students' abilities to do and understand scientific inquiry.

  • Ask and answer questions.
  • Plan and conduct simple investigations.
  • Communicate investigations and explanations.

CONTENT: PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Develop students' understanding of objects and materials.

  • Objects have many observable properties, including size, shape, weight, color, and the ability to react with other substances.
  • Objects can be made from one or more materials, such as wool or cotton. Objects can be described and sorted by the properties of materials from which they are made.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Develop students' abilities in technological design.

  • Identify a simple problem and propose a solution.
  • Communicate a problem, design, or solution.
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