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5-PS1-1

Essential Question:

"How can we develop a model to demonstrate that matter is made of particles too small to be seen, and why is this concept fundamental to understanding the nature of matter?"

Portrait of a Graduate:

Students will use critical thinking to conceptualize and create a model that effectively represents an abstract scientific idea. They will communicate their understanding of the model and its relevance to the nature of matter, demonstrating a learner’s mindset by engaging with complex concepts and exploring creative ways to visualize them.

Inquiry Question:

What are the characteristics of particles that make up matter?

2. Inquiry Question:

How can models help us understand concepts that are not directly observable?

3. Inquiry Question:

Why is it important to understand that matter is made of tiny particles?

Student Outcomes:

Students will develop a model that represents matter as composed of tiny, unseen particles.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will explain the significance of modeling in science, particularly for illustrating abstract concepts.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will articulate why understanding matter at the particle level is crucial for grasping broader scientific principles.

Skills Demonstrated:

Modeling
Constructing Explanations

Standards:

5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

Additional Skills:

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