Science·Scientific Inquiry·procedural
Modelling with Sketches
Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem
Suggested ages 5–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning to be a young scientist — asking questions, making careful observations, recording what they see in simple charts and drawings, and testing ideas to find answers.
Evidence of understanding
- Create a sketch, drawing, or physical model of a design solution
- Explain how the shape or structure of the design helps solve the problem
- Relate the model to the real-world problem it addresses
Assessment prompt
Can Modelling with Sketches draw or build a model to show how they'd design something — like a boat shape that floats well — and explain why the shape matters?
Standards alignment
K-2-ETS1-2US · ngss-k5
K-2-ETS1-2
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5