SPS5 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the phases of matter as they relate to atomic and molecular motion.

SPS5.a Ask questions to compare and contrast models depicting the particle arrangement and motion in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas.

• I can define and list the characteristics of the phases of matter: solid, liquid, gases, and plasma. (Knowledge)

• I can explain the molecular arrangement of particles for each phase of matter. (Knowledge)

• I can describe the kinetic energy of each phase of matter. (Knowledge)

• I can compare and contrast models depicting the particle arrangement and motion in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. (Reasoning)

• I can infer the phase of matter of a substance based on a given particle arrangement. (Reasoning)

• I can analyze a heating/cooling curve to infer where each phase of matter is present. (Reasoning)

• I can use a model to identify particle arrangement and motion in solids, liquids, gases and plasmas. (Reasoning)

• I can ask questions to compare and contrast models depicting the particle arrangement and motion in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. (Reasoning)

SPS5.b Plan and carry out investigations to identify the relationships among temperature, pressure, volume, and density of gases in closed systems. (Clarification statement: Using specific Gas laws to perform calculations is beyond the scope of this standard; emphasis should focus on the conceptual understanding of the behavior of gases rather than calculations.)

• I can recognize that relationships exist among temperature, pressure, volume, and density of gases in closed systems. (Knowledge)

• I can identify the gas laws and explain the variable held constant in each. (Knowledge)

• I can predict what will happen to the variables in a gas when one variable is changed. (Reasoning)

• I can investigate how volume, pressure, temperature and density of gas molecules interrelate. (Skill)

• I can plan and carry out investigations to identify the relationships among temperature, pressure, volume, and density of gases in closed systems. (Skill)