Trimester+Standards

Trimester 1

 * Understands the properties of matter
 * Relates atoms and molecules to elements and compounds
 * Understands and applies the process of scientific inquiry

Trimester 2

 * Differentiates between physical and chemical changes
 * Explains motion in terms of position, direction and speed
 * Graphs and interprets distance vs. time graphs
 * Understands and applies the process of scientific inquiry

Trimester 3

 * Describes types of energy and energy transformation
 * Relates heat transfer to particle motion.
 * Understands and applies the process of scientific inquiry