G8 Science Standards Tracking for Properties of Matter

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1. Write the score you’d like to earn for each GLE (Grade Level Expectation) that we’ll be studying during the Properties of Matter unit.

4= Exceeds Standard

3= Meets Standard

2= Below Standard

1= Far Below Standard

G8 Science Standards Tracking for Properties of Matter

2. Keep track of your progress toward meeting your goals by writing the scores you earn on assignments, projects, quizzes and tests.

G8 Science Standards Tracking for Properties of Matter

Goal / Progress Toward Goal / Standard
SYSD / Open vs. Closed Systems: Analyze and defend whether a system is open or closed.
SYSE / Energy Flow in Systems: Measure the flow of matter/energy into and out of open systems. Predict how the system is likely to change.
SYSF / Changes in Systems: Describe how science and technology impact systems and how changes in one part of the system affect other parts.
INQA / Questioning: Generate a question that can be answered scientifically.
INQB / Planning and Conducting Investigations: Generate a logical plan for, and conduct, a scientific controlled investigation including how to write a prediction and give reasons.
INQC / Results: Analyze and communicate results using pictures, tables, charts, diagrams. Recognize and interpret patterns. Use statistical procedures to analyze data.
INQD / Variables: Identify the controlled, manipulated (independent), and responding (dependent) variables. Explain how uncontrolled variable could affect results.
INQE / Modeling: Create a model or simulation to represent behavior of objects, explore the relationship between 2 variables and compare/contrast the model with the actual phenomenon.
INQF / Explaining: Write a conclusionand describe the differences between observations and inferences.
INQH / Intellectual Honesty: Recognize flaws in scientific claims, listen actively and respectfully to students’ research reports, critique presentations fairly, and engage in self-reflection and evaluation.
APPD / Define Problems: Define a problem that can be solved with technology, research how others have solved the problem, brainstorm different solutions.
APPE / Collaborate: Work with other students to generate solutions to a problem. Apply methods for making trade-offs to chose the best solution.
APPF / Test Solutions: Test solutions by building models. Redesign. Present findings.
APPG / Technology Around the World: Compare and contrast the use of technology in industrialized and developing countries.
APPH / Technological Contributions: Describe scientific and technological contributions to society made by people in various cultures.
PS2A / Properties of Substances: Understand how to use physical and chemical properties to sort and identify substances
PS2B / Chemical Properties: Separate a mixture based on the chemical properties of the substances in the mixture
Demonstrate that the properties of a compound (product) are different from the properties of the reactants.
PS2C / Structure of Matter: Understand that all matter is made of particles called atoms and identify elements
PS2D / Types of Matter: Explain the relationship between atoms, molecules, elements, mixtures, and compounds
PS2E / Phases of Matter: Describe the behavior of solids, liquids and gases at the macroscopic and particle levels.
PS2F / Conservation of Matter and Energy: Identify and compare physical and chemical changes. Understand that matter is conserved (the amount doesn’t change) during chemical and physical changes
PS3A-1 / Forms of Energy: Describe forms of energy. Understand that energy is a property of matter, objects and systems and comes in many forms)
PS3A-2 / Energy Transfer and Transformation: Describe flow of energy through a system. Understand how various factors affect energy transfers and that energy can be transformed from one form of energy into another.

3. Bring this paper with you to class EVERY DAY.

4. List 3 strategies you plan to use in order to achieve your goals.

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5. What are 2 things that your teacher can do to help learn and be successful in science?

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6. Please take this form home with you and discuss your goals and strategies with your parent or guardian.

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