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Julie Ingram

Changing the properties of matter-cardboard- strength

Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Subjects: Science
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Student Instructions

1. Observes and record your observations of the properties of cardboard cup 2. Identify what cardboard can be used for. 3. Identify ways to change the properties of a cardboard cup without changing its composition. 4. list reasons someone might need to change the properties of cardboard You are going to experiment with the strength of cardboard cups by creating a platform that you can stand on without crushing the cups. 5. -Identify 3 ways to test changing the strength of cardboard cups without changing the composition. - predict what will happen -Experiment and test your hypothesis, and record your observations - add an image of each of your experiments. -assess which strategies were effective in changing the strength of the cups - Identify some clarifying questions (I noticed... I wonder if...)

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

students will need cardboard cups and a flat surface (a cardboard box flattened) to experiment.

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