General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 8
Body of Knowledge: Physical Science
Big Idea: Changes in Matter - A. Matter can undergo a variety of changes.
B. When matter is changed physically, generally no changes occur in the structure of the atoms or molecules composing the matter.
C. When matter changes chemically, a rearrangement of bonds between the atoms occurs. This results in new substances with new properties.
Clarification for grades K-5: The target understanding for students in the elementary grades should focus on Big Ideas A and B.
Clarification for Grades 6-8: The target understanding for students in the middle grades should begin to transition the focus to: C. When matter changes chemically, a rearrangement of bonds between the atoms occurs. This results in new substances with new properties.
B. When matter is changed physically, generally no changes occur in the structure of the atoms or molecules composing the matter.
C. When matter changes chemically, a rearrangement of bonds between the atoms occurs. This results in new substances with new properties.
Clarification for grades K-5: The target understanding for students in the elementary grades should focus on Big Ideas A and B.
Clarification for Grades 6-8: The target understanding for students in the middle grades should begin to transition the focus to: C. When matter changes chemically, a rearrangement of bonds between the atoms occurs. This results in new substances with new properties.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
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Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes