6th Grade (SCI) Physical Science Standards [PS1] Matter and Its Interaction (Atomic Structure)
SCI-MS.PS1.01.at Develop Models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can
Reasoning Targets
I can
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can
Product Targets
I can
Proficiency Scale
The Student can ...
1 Beginning
... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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2 Developing
... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
Key vocabulary: Proton, Atoms, Neutron, Electron, Nucleus, Shell and Element
Additional Vocabulary: Matter, Chemistry, Pure substance, mass, weight, volume
3 Proficient
“The Standard.” ... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
construct a model of an atom
understand how atoms are arranged
have a basic understanding of the Big Bang
SampleAcitivty: - builds a model out of gumdrops that represents an atomic element. - draw an atom of an element (hydrogen)
4 Advanced
... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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Resources
Vocabulary
Proton
Atoms
Neutron
Electron
Nucleus
Shell and Element
Matter
Chemistry
Pure substance
mass
weight
volume
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