Matter

=Lesson 1: States of Matter=

Standard: Identify the states of matter and explain the changes they go through
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can recognize that matter is made of particles in constant motion.
 * I can identify the four states of matter.
 * I can differentiate between the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas.
 * I can explain why adding energy to or removing energy from matter can cause it to change phase.
 * I can identify the different changes of state.

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=Lesson 2: Classifying Matter=

Standard: Describe particles, substances, mixtures, elements, and compounds.
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can identify and give examples of elements and compounds.
 * I can categorize examples of pure substances and different kinds of mixtures.
 * I can explain the differences and similarities between compounds and mixtures and provide examples of each.

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=Lesson 3: Properties of Matter=

Standard: Identify patterns in chemical and physical properties and use them to predict likely chemical and physical changes.
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can identify and compare physical and chemical properties of matter.
 * I can identify and compare physical and chemical changes.
 * I can evaluate a situation to determine whether physical or chemical changes have taken place.
 * I can explain how the law of conservation of mass applies to both physical and chemical changes.

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=Lesson 4: Atomic Theory=

Standard: Understand the structure of an atom and the development of the atomic theory.
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can describe the contributions of the different scientists to the current atomic theory.
 * I can demonstrate the structure of an atom.
 * I can explain the properties of protons, electrons, and neutrons.

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=Lesson 5: Properties of Atoms=

Standard: Recognize how elements are arranged in the periodic table and be able to predict properties of elements.
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can compare the atomic mass and atomic number of various elements to determine the number of subatomic particles for each element.
 * I can organize electrons into energy levels.
 * I can define characteristics of isotopes and provide examples of how they are used.

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=Lesson 6: Periodic Table of Elements=

Standard: Recognize how elements are arranged in the periodic table and be able to predict properties of elements.
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can explain the rationale behind the Periodic Table of Elements.
 * I can analyze patterns present in the periodic table and relate to atomic structure.
 * I can apply the trends of the Periodic Table of Elements to predict chemical and physical properties of an element.

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