JOSEPH P. MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJamaica Plain, Boston
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JOSEPH P. MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Physical Science

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Notice. Predict. Discover.

Physical science begins with asking how objects move and how materials behave.

TRY TOGETHER AT HOME

A small investigation

Compare familiar objects by shape, size, and texture. Explain how you decided to group them.

Think like a scientist

  • Describe what you notice.
  • Ask a question and make a prediction.
  • Explain what you discovered, using your observations.

Adapt the activity to your child’s age and interests. Ask the classroom teacher how it connects with current learning.

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