MATTER AND ITS INTERACTIONS Performance Expectation Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. Emphasis is on developing models of molecules that vary in complexity. Examples of simple molecules include carbon dioxide and water. Examples of extended structures could include sodium chloride or Clarification Statement diamonds. Examples of molecular-level models could include drawings, 3-D models, or computer representations showing different molecules with different types of atoms. Science & Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts 1. Asking questions and defining problems STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER SCALE, PROPORTION, AND QUANTITY Substances are made from different types of Time, and energy phenomena can be observed 2. Developing and using models: Modeling in 6–8 atoms, which combine with one another in various at various scales using models to study systems that builds on K–5 and progresses to developing, using ways. are too large or too small. and revising models to describe, test, and predict Atoms form molecules that range in size from two more abstract phenomena and design systems. to thousands of atoms. (MS.PS1.A.a) Develop and/or use a to predict and/or Solids may be formed from molecules, or they may describe phenomena. be extended structures with repeating subunits Planning and carrying out investigations (e.g., crystals). (MS.PS1A.e) Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Diocese of Baton Rouge Science Standards: Grade 6 July, 2017 Page 1
MATTER AND ITS INTERACTIONS Performance Expectation Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. Clarification Statement Emphasis is on developing models of molecules that vary in complexity. Examples of simple molecules include carbon dioxide and water. Examples of extended structures could include sodium chloride or diamonds. Examples of molecular-level models could include drawings, 3-D models, or computer representations showing different molecules with different types of atoms. Science & Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts 1. Asking questions and defining problems 2. Developing and using models: Modeling in 6–8 builds on K–5 and progresses to developing, using and revising models to describe, test, and predict more abstract phenomena and design systems. Develop and/or use a to predict and/or describe phenomena. Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER Substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways. Atoms form molecules that range in size from two to thousands of atoms. (MS.PS1.A.a) Solids may be formed from molecules, or they may be extended structures with repeating subunits (e.g., crystals). (MS.PS1A.e) SCALE, PROPORTION, AND QUANTITY Time, and energy phenomena can be observed at various scales using models to study systems that are too large or too small. Diocese of Baton Rouge Science Standards: Grade 6 July, 2017 Page 1
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