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Building Systems and Reconfigurable Objects
1st Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Understand that complex objects are systems of interacting parts that can be taken apart and rebuilt.
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Identifying Parts of Everyday Objects
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Standards Covered
- OGS.2.PS.5Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 2 / Grade 1 (Age 6) · Grade 1Demonstrate that complex objects are systems composed of interacting parts that can be assembled, disassembled, and reconfigured to serve different functions.
- OGS.2.PS.6Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 2 / Grade 1 (Age 6) · Grade 1Investigate and describe the effects of pushes and pulls (applied forces, friction, air resistance, and gravity) on the motion, speed, position, direction, and shape of objects, conducting simple descriptive tests.
Curriculum Framework
1st Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
Exploring Properties of Materials and Objects
Observe, test, and classify everyday objects and natural materials by their physical properties.
2
7 lessons
Investigating Air and Water
Explore physical behaviors, pressure, surface tension, and states of air and water.
3
8 lessons
Heating, Cooling, and Changes in Matter
Demonstrate reversible physical changes and irreversible chemical transformations caused by temperature changes.
4
7 lessons
Mixtures, Solutions, and Separation Methods
Explore how substances mix, dissolve, and separate using physical properties.
5
6 lessons
Building Systems and Reconfigurable Objects
Understand that complex objects are systems of interacting parts that can be taken apart and rebuilt.
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7 lessons
Pushes, Pulls, and Forces in Motion
Investigate forces, friction, gravity, and air resistance and their effects on motion and shape.
7
6 lessons
Magnets, Magnetic Poles, and Compasses
Investigate magnetic attraction, repulsion, non-contact forces, and navigational compasses.
8
7 lessons
Sound, Vibrations, Pitch, and Volume
Investigate how vibrating objects create sound, how sound travels through media, and what determines pitch and volume.
9
7 lessons
Light, Shadows, Mirrors, and Prisms
Investigate straight-line light travel, shadows, reflection from mirrors, refraction in prisms, and transparency.
10
6 lessons
Electricity, Circuits, and Electrical Safety
Build simple circuits, test conductors and insulators, explore static electricity, and apply electrical safety rules.