Topic: Properties and Changes of Matter
Included Standards: SC.4.P.8.1 SC.4.P.8.2 SC.4.P.8.3 SC.4.P.8.4 SC.4.P.9.1, SC.4.N.1.1, SC.4.N.1.2, SC.4.N.1.5, SC.4.N.1.6
Grade: 4th
Score 4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
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Score 3.0
Generate and test basic properties of matter.
Investigate the difference between weight and mass
The student will understand physical properties of matter.
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Unit 2
complex skills:
Compare and contrast basic properties of matter.
Measure physical properties of matter including mass and volume.
Classify matter by its physical properties.
Evaluate the changes water undergoes when it changes state through heating and cooling by
using familiar scientific terms.
Explore the Law of Conservation of Mass by demonstrating that the mass of a whole object is
always the same as the measures of its parts.
Investigate how magnets can attract magnetic materials and attract or repel other magnets.
Describe familiar changes in materials that result in other materials with different
characteristics, such as decaying plant or animal matter, burning, rusting, and cooking.
Investigate questions about properties of matter, use appropriate reference materials that
support understanding to obtain information (identify the source), conduct both individual and
team investigations through free exploration and systematic investigations, and generate
appropriate explanations based on those explorations.
Compare and contrast observations made by different groups using multiple tools and seek
reasons to explain the differences across groups.
Compare and contrast methods and results of investigations done by other classmates.
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The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.
Score 2.0
The student:
 Recognizes or recalls specific terminology:
physical properties, mass, volume, solids, liquids, gases, size, shape, color, texture, hardness,
odor, taste, attraction to magnets, decaying animal or plant matter, burning, rusting, and cooking,
Celsius, Fahrenheit, water
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Unit 2
Performs basic skills:
 Describe physical properties of matter.
 Identify three states of matter (solids, liquids, and gas)
 Describe that matter can undergo a variety of changes.
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Identify properties and common uses of water in each of its states
Describe how magnets can attract materials and attract and repel other magnets
Use dual thermometers to identify in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit (conversions are not
required)
Keep records that describe observations made, carefully distinguishing actual observations from
ideas and inferences about the observations.
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.
Score 1.0
With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0.
Score 0.0
Even with help, I am unable to understand.
Unit 2
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