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A. Matter can undergo a variety of changes.
B. Matter can be changed physically or chemically.
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 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.
Big Idea 9 : Changes in Matter
Cluster Standards
This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Visit the specific benchmark webpage to find related instructional resources.
- SC.K.P.9.1 : Recognize that the shape of materials such as paper and clay can be changed by cutting, tearing, crumpling, smashing, or rolling.
Cluster Information
Number:
SC.K.P.9
Title:
Changes in Matter
Type:
Big Idea
Subject:
Science
Grade:
K
Body of Knowledge
Physical Science
Cluster Access Points
This cluster includes the following Access Points.
- SC.K.P.9.In.1 : Recognize that the shape of objects, such as paper, changes when cut, torn, or crumpled.
- SC.K.P.9.Su.1 : Recognize that the shape of objects, such as paper, changes when cut or torn.
- SC.K.P.9.Pa.1 : Recognize a change in an object.
Cluster Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Original Student Tutorial
- Clay Art Takes Shape!: Explore how you can change the shape of clay to create an art project in this interactive tutorial.
Lesson Plans
- Responsible Changes MATTER: Students will learn about the characteristics of being a responsible citizen and put into practice making responsible and irresponsible decisions by changing a piece of paper as an analogy for decision making, in this integrated lesson plan.
- Clay Eagle: Students will explore how the shape of modelling clay can be changed by cutting, tearing, crumpling, smashing, or rolling. They will mold clay into the shape of a bald eagle and discuss how their clay model is a representation of a bald eagle that shows its major features. The class will discuss the bald eagle as a symbol of the United States in this integrated lesson.
- The Paper Change: In this science lesson, kindergarten students will learn about changing the properties of matter like paper and clay. Students will then create an informational text recording their observation of changing the physical properties of an object of their own choosing.
- Fly, Fly Away: This lesson provides the opportunity for students to practice changing matter by cutting, tearing, and/or rearranging materials in order to make an object that can defy gravity over moving air. This lesson incorporates design challenge aspects at a level that is appropriate for young students who are just beginning their formal education.
Unit/Lesson Sequence
- Physical Changes: Two lessons provide students with opportunities to explore physical changes. Students manipulate paper and clay to demonstrate and discuss physical changes of matter.