Physical Science Grade Level Content Expectations

Physical Science

P.PM.M.2

Describe how the elements within the Periodic Table are organized by similar properties into families (highly reactive metals, less reactive metals, highly reactive nonmetals, and some almost completely non-reactive gases).

Physical Science

P.PM.M.2

Illustrate the structure of molecules using models or drawings (water, carbon dioxide, salt).

Physical Science

P.PM.M.2

List examples of physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds. (boiling point, density, color, conductivity, reactivity).

Physical Science

P.PM.M.2

Identify the smallest component that makes up an element.

Physical Science

P.PM.M.1

Classify substances by their chemical properties (flammability, pH, acid-base indicators, reactivity).

Physical Science

P.CM.07.23

Describe the physical properties and chemical properties of the products and reactants in a chemical change.

Physical Science

P.CM.07.22

Compare and contrast the chemical properties of a new substance with the original after a chemical change.

Physical Science

P.CM.07.21

Identify evidence of chemical change through color, gas formation, solid formation, and temperature change.

Physical Science

P.EN.07.62

Explain how only a tiny fraction of light energy from the sun is transformed to heat energy on earth.

Physical Science

P.EN.07.61

Identify that nuclear reactions take place in the sun, producing heat and light.

Physical Science

P.EN.07.43

Explain how light energy is transferred to chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.

Physical Science

P.EN.07.33

Demonstrate how waves transfer energy when they interact with matter (for example: tuning fork in water, waves hitting a beach, earthquake knocking over buildings).

Physical Science

P.EN.07.32

Describe how waves are produced by vibrations in matter.

Physical Science

P.EN.07.31

Identify examples of waves, including sound waves, seismic waves, and waves on water.