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Liam wants to bring his dog in the house but his mom doesn't want the wet dog to make a mess. Can your students help him design an absorbent, non-slippery mat Students explore the properties of materials while they design a mat to protect the house from muddy paws.

FEATURES
Provides teachers with modular 20�30 minute blocks of instruction
Total of 90-180 minutes of instruction time
All materials included for a collaborative classroom activity
Aligned and written to Standards

NGSS STANDARDS
2-PS1-2:Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
K-2-ETS1-1: Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
K-2-ETS1-2: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.
K-2-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.