Content Standard: E. Structure of Matter:
Students will understand the structure of matter and the changes it can undergo.
Common Assessment(s): Revised LAD Task, Birds of a Feather

Performance Indicators Students will be able to	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary * Indicates a word the teacher uses to help students start to understand
1. Show that large things are made up of smaller pieces.	Know that small parts put together make a large part Identify small parts that create a larger object			Build and take apart something using math manipulatives.	Demonstrate making something large out of small parts.	Attribute *Categorize Characteristics Classify Color, Cooling Diagram Dissolve Freeze Heating Material Metal Mix Organize Parts Pattern *Physical Properties *Properties Size Sort *Systems Texture Weight Whole
2 Describe some physical properties of objects	Identify physical characteristic of an object			Students will investigate and observe various objects and systems looking for patterns. Students will study sorting. They will learn about diagrams.	Students will create a diagram of a classification system for a group of objects. They will be able to apply this knowledge to different objects.
3. Group objects based on observable characteristics (color, size, texture)	Sort objects by color, size, and texture			Students will investigate and observe various objects and systems looking for patterns. Students will study sorting. They will learn about diagrams	Students will create a diagram of a classification system for a group of objects. They will be able to apply this knowledge to different objects.