• Develop an understanding of the physical characteristics for varied types of matter.
• Observe differences between physical and chemical changes.
• Develop an understanding of the three states of matter – solid, liquid, and gas.
• Observe and describe how matter changes from one state to another.
• Explore different types of energy sources.
• Explore sources for and identify different types of energy.
• Observe and describe different types of motion.
• Compare movement of matter using simple machines.
• Demonstrate the use of basic tools, simple materials, and techniques to safely solve problems.
• Organize and communicate observations through drawing and writing.
• Acquire vocabulary associated with science.
• Use scientific thinking processes to conduct investigations and build explanations: observing, communicating, and comparing.
• Understand science safety and follow safe practices during investigations

Assessments:

• Lab experiments
• Performance assessments
• Reflective journals
• Teacher created assessments
• End of unit projects
• Rubrics
• Checklists
• Homework/Class work
• Teacher observations

Physical
Science

Upper Moreland
Science
Module

Content: Physical Science
Develop students’ understanding of the physical characteristics of matter

• Many different objects and shapes can be made to balance.
• Objects that move around exhibit a rotational motion.
• Some objects exhibit forces that attract.
• Balance is determined by location of the center of gravity.
• All matter exists in one of three states, solid, liquid, gas.

Internet Links:
FOSS.com

pde.state.pa.us/k12/lib/k12/scitech.doc

education-world.com/
standards/national/science/index.shtm

umtsd.org/Science_list

Planned Instruction