Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
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Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO1Define the terms: matter, compression, surface tension, particles, melting, freezing, heating, boiling, condensation, evaporation, thermal expansion and contraction, hydraulics
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO2Demonstrate an understanding that matter is made up of particles too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO3Understand that air is a mixture of different gases, including water vapour
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO4Identify the properties of air and discuss the importance of air to people
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO5Define surface tension and suggest ways that it can be broken
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-ELO2
Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved.
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Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO61Define terms: Mass, Grams, Kilograms, Reliability, Change of state, Chemical change, Mixture, Solution, Homogeneous mixture, Heterogeneous mixture, Soluble/insoluble, Precipitate, Conservation of mass and Conservation of matter, Changing states of matter (particularly melting and freezing), Open and closed systems, Variable, Controls or controlled variables
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO62List some physical properties of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-ELO3
Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO6Describe the effect of detergent on surface tension
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO7Give examples of surface tension in everyday life and in nature
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO8Describe some characteristic properties of the different states of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO9Use the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases to explain observations made in different activities
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO10Distinguish between the different states of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO11Compare different states of matter in terms of the arrangement and movement of their particles
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO12Describe each state of matter in terms of the arrangement of its particles
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO13Describe the three phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and give examples of each
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO14Identify solids, liquids and gases based on their characteristics
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO15Demonstrate the effects of heating and cooling on solids, liquids, and gases
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO16Give examples of the effects of heating and cooling on solids, liquids, and gases
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO17Describe phase changes in terms of heat gain or heat loss
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO18Identify change of states of matter focusing on liquid changing to a solid
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO19Use the terms melting, evaporating, condensing, and freezing to describe phase changes
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO20Identify the processes (heating, melting, evaporation, condensation, freezing) that bring about a change of state of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO21Describe the effects of compressing a gas
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO22Explain why it is easier to compress a gas than a liquid in terms of the arrangement of their particles
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO23Explain how dissolving substances in water supports the theory that matter is made up of particles too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO24Use a model to describe the differences in attraction among the particles of a solid, liquid, and gas
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO25Label drawings of different phases of matter by their properties of shape and volume
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO26Observe and describe phenomena involving gases and use these to create a model of a gas
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO27Develop a model to describe that matter is made up of tiny particles, too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO28Use a model to describe the evaporation of water from a solution to produce salt crystals
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO29Use models to demonstrate the behaviour of particles in different states of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO30Conduct experiments to observe changes in matter (e.g., dissolving sugar, compressing air)
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO31Observe changes in matter that provide evidence that matter is made up of small particles that cannot be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO32Infer how matter will change when it is either heated or cooled
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO33Investigate the effect of heat energy on the state of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO34Classify changes in matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO35Classify matter as solids, liquids or gases
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO36Demonstrate the effects of heating and cooling on solids, liquids, and gases, and give examples from daily life
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO37Explain how the same substance can exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO38Explain how it is possible to smell a substance
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO39Observe the dissolving of different substances in water
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO40Identify and explain the different phase changes that can occur to matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO41Use a thermometer to measure temperature changes to matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO42Hypothesize how changes to different forms of matter will change the arrangement of their particles
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO43Communicate data collected from different experiments to show that matter is made up of tiny particles, too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO44Use models of solids, liquids and gases to explain their observations in the lesson
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO45Evaluate models developed by classmates to show that matter is made up of tiny particles, too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO46Plan and conduct investigations to show that matter is made up of tiny particles, too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO47Compile data from carrying out different investigations
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO48Analyse data from investigations to show that matter is made up of tiny particles, too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO49Interpret data to show that matter is made up of particles too small to be seen
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO50Appreciate the role that the particulate nature of matter plays in everyday life
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO51Appreciate the importance of phase change in everyday life
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO52Show persistence when conducting experiments to demonstrate that matter is made up of tiny particles
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO53Demonstrate interest in finding out more about matter and the behaviour of the particles that make up matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO54Use the inquiry approach in designing and conducting various investigations
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO55Show respect for evidence obtained from investigation on the particulate nature of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO56Work collaboratively with their group members to carry out investigations on the particulate nature of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO57Participate actively in whole-class and group discussions on the particulate nature of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO58Stewardship/Respect for Living Things: When conducting experiments be careful to avoid harming plants, animals or the environment
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO59Safety: Wash hands after completing the activities
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO60When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity to learners who may have difficulty observing certain changes in matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO63Identify and explain different ways by which materials can be changed
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO64Understand that the mass of water remains constant when water changes from solid to liquid
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO65Hypothesize why the total mass of the products may appear to change when performing experiments in an open system
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO66Identify different phase changes of matter (e.g., liquid changing to a solid, solid to liquid)
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO67Identify the conservation of mass with phase change
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO68Use measurements and calculations to show that regardless of the reaction or changes, mass is conserved
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO69Conduct an experiment to observe what happens when salt is dissolved in water
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO70Describe observations of water evaporating and the salt crystals reforming
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO71Select and use the appropriate tools to observe and measure matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO72Record and organize observations in chart form
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO73Investigate the effect of heat energy on the state of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO74Understand that heating and cooling matter can bring about phase changes from solid to liquid to gas
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO75Recognize that when substances combine, they may lose their individual properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO76Demonstrate that changes of state are reversible through the addition or removal of heat
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO77Determine if the mass of a substance changes when it changes state
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO78Determine if the mass of two or more substances changes when they are mixed
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO79Take measurements showing that whether the process is a change of state, dissolving, or a chemical reaction, the total mass of the substances does not change
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO80Understand that the same substance can change state and be a liquid, a solid, or a gas
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO81Apply the Law of Conservation of Mass to the mixing of two separate states of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO82Explain how, when different states of matter are mixed, some properties change while others remain the same
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO83Describe how matter is transported into, out of, and within systems
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO84Describe the changes in properties observed during and/or after heating, cooling, or mixing substances
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO85Describe the effect of cooling and heating on different states of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO86Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when substances are heated, cooled, or mixed, the total weight is conserved
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO87Develop skills in using a balance to measure mass
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO88Investigate whether the mass of two or more substances changes when they are mixed
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO89Infer that the mass of water remains the same when water changes from solid to liquid
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO90Conduct an investigation to produce data that can serve as the basis for evidence, using fair tests
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO91Identify with examples physical changes in everyday living
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO92Classify substances as soluble or insoluble by their ability to dissolve in water
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO93Measure volume and mass of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO94Investigate using a variety of ways and measurements to compare physical properties of certain materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO95Appreciate the importance of the conservation of mass
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO96Show persistence when conducting experiments that demonstrate the conservation of mass
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO97Use the inquiry approach in conducting investigations on the conservation of mass
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO98Show respect for evidence obtained from investigation on the conservation of mass
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO99Show care for the environment by appropriately disposing of the chemicals used
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO100Demonstrate work habits during lab activities that ensure personal safety, the safety of others, as well as consideration of others and the environment
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO101Follow rules for safe and appropriate use of scientific tools and chemicals
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO102Display sensitivity to learners who may have difficulty using certain tools or identifying certain changes when conducting practical and group work
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO103Participate actively in whole-class and group discussions on the conservation of mass
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO104Communicate the results from the various investigations to the class and teacher
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO105Work collaboratively with their group members to carry out the activities on the conservation of mass
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO109Locate the North and South poles of a bar magnet
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO110Determine if a magnetic material has a high or low level of magnetism
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO111Describe what happens when like poles or opposite poles of magnets interact
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO112Explain what determines the strength of the magnetic force between a magnet and the object that is attracted to it
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO113State the basic observable properties of materials (colour, texture, shape, size, weight, hardness)
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO114Use a variety of ways and measurements to compare the physical properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO115Identify objects that float or sink when placed in water
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO116State the properties that objects that float have in common
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO117Give reasons why certain objects float and others do not
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO118List factors that determine if an object will float or sink when placed in water
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO119Determine which properties of materials can be used to distinguish them from other materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO120Identify materials based on their properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO121List some physical properties of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO122Identify some physical properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO123Identify some chemical properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO124Distinguish between different materials based on their observable properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO125Describe different types of materials based on their observable properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO126State the basic observable properties for materials (colour, texture, shape, size, weight, hardness)
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO127Distinguish between physical properties and chemical properties of substances
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO128Cite ways of making hard water soft and soft water hard, identifying situations where hard or soft water is required
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO129Demonstrate they understand an object can have many properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO130Recognize that the state of matter is a physical property
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO131Account for differences observed between the properties of different materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO132Explain the importance of knowing the physical properties of a given material
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO133Explain the importance of knowing the chemical properties of a given material
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO134Give an advantage and one disadvantage of a given material with an identified physical or chemical property
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO135Give examples of materials with given properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO136Describe with examples materials that are opaque, transparent, and translucent
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO137Identify and describe electrical conductors and insulators
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO138Determine the observable properties to be observed in their investigations
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO139Distinguish between conductors and insulators
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO140Classify materials as magnetic or nonmagnetic
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO141Classify a variety of materials as insulators or conductors
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO142Investigate using a variety of ways and measurements to compare physical properties of certain materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO143Investigate the strength of a variety of common materials and recommend ways of strengthening materials to make them more force resistant
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO144Predict whether an object/material will be attracted to a magnet
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO145Predict which objects will sink and which will float
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO146Predict which objects are conductors of electricity and which are insulators
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO147Compare the physical properties of different materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO148Compare the chemical properties of different materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO149Measure, observe, and document physical properties of two or three substances
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO150Collect and record data on the properties of matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO151Select and use tools to observe and measure different physical properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO152Communicate the results from the various investigations to the class and teacher
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO153Plan and conduct an investigation to classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO154Construct simple circuits and explain how they work in terms of the flow of current
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO155Conduct tests to classify objects as electrical conductors or insulators
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO156Observe the attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO157Explain how an object’s ability to return to its original shape after being stretched (elasticity) affects the height to which it bounces
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO158Explain the relationship between the speed at which an object returns to its original shape and the height to which it bounces
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO159Produce drawings of what an object looks like at the exact moment it hits a surface
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO160Show an appreciation for the fact that different materials exist and that these materials have different properties
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO161Show persistence when conducting experiments on the properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO162Demonstrate interest in designing simple experiments on the properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO163Use the inquiry approach in conducting various investigations on the properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO164Show respect for evidence obtained from investigation on the properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO165Follow rules for safe and appropriate use of scientific tools
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO166Follow lab rules during the activities that ensure personal safety and the safety of others
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO167Participate in investigations to identify materials based on physical properties that can be observed or measured
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO168Work collaboratively with group members to carry out activities on the properties of materials
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO169Stewardship/Respect for Living Things: When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity to those learners who may have hearing difficulty, be visually impaired, or colour blind
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO173List advantages of different separating methods
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO174List disadvantages of different separating methods
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO175Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO176Identify burning, rusting and decaying as changes that are irreversible
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO177Differentiate between physical and chemical changes to matter
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO178Recognize the physical changes that are involved in forming and separating mixtures
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO179Identify reversible changes that can be made to substances
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO180Identify irreversible changes that can be made to substances
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO181Recognize when two or more substances have been mixed or not mixed
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO182Explain how, when different states of matter are mixed, some properties change while others remain the same
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO183Give examples of changes in substances, classify them as physical or chemical changes, and justify the designation
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO184Define physical change and give examples of physical changes
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO185Explain how matter can be changed in ways such as heating or cooling, cutting or tearing, bending or stretching
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO186Identify evidence of the formation of a new substance after two or more substances are mixed
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO187List physical properties of matter (ST 3 PS MM1)
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO188Identify with examples, physical change in everyday living (ST 3 PS MM 2)
SCIENCE-G5-SPR-SCO189Understand that melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation are changes of state that can be reversed (ST 5 PS MM 2)
