Content Standard: E Structure of Matter
Students will understand the structure of matter and the changes it can undergo.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
3. Use the Periodic Table to group elements based on their characteristics.	introduce Periodic Table classify elements by characteristics and properties states of matter melting and boiling points			Discovering Mendeleev's Model, Science Scope, October 1996	Possible adaptation of MAPS task Alien Periodic Table	periodic table
7. Investigate the similarities and differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures.	describe similarities and differences between elements, compounds, mixtures			Students will conduct experiments involving elements, compounds, and mixtures. (Alternative Explorer Activity, p. 339 in text).	Students will complete "Brain Power" Activity, p. 341 in text.	substances mixtures compounds