Standard 1:  Understands basic concepts about structure and properties of matter

Interval Benchmark 1: Knows properties of objects and materials

a:

Knows objects have many observable properties such as size, weight, shape, color, temperature, composition, and the ability to react with other substances

b:

Uses tools to measure properties of objects

c:

Classifies objects according to their properties

d:

Describes the three states of matter

e:

Understands matter can be changed from one state to another by heating or cooling

	Standard 2:  Understands energy types, sources, conversions, and their relationship to heat and temperature

Interval Benchmark 1: Knows light, heat, electricity, and magnetism

a:

Knows light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object

b:

Knows heat can move from one obejct to another by conduction and some materials conduct heat better than others

c:

Knows heat can be produced in many ways

d:

Knows electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, and sound, and magnetic effects

e:

Knows electrical circuits require a complete loop through which an electrical current can pass

f:

Knows magnets attract and repel each other and certain kinds of metals

	Standard 3:  Understands motion and the principles that explain it

Interval Benchmark 1: Knows position and motion of objects

a:

Understands the position and motion of an object changes by pushing and pulling

b:

Understands vibrating objects produce sound, which can be characterized by its pitch and volume