Anchor Phenomenon: Birds Building Nests
Essential Question: Why do different kinds of birds use certain materials to build their nests?
The properties of matter and the ways matter can change make materials suited to specific purposes.
Concept 1: Properties of Matter
Focus Question: How can we describe and classify matter?
Matter can be described and classified by its properties.
Concept 2: Matter Can Change
Focus Question: How can matter change?
Matter can change in different ways.
Concept 3: Suitability
Focus Question: Why is understanding the properties of matter useful?
The properties of matter make materials suited to different purposes.