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The following Interval Benchmarks for Physical Science are assessed on New Standards Reference Examinations:Science. Supporting Information and Instructional Strategies can be viewed by selecting a highlighted grade.
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| Understands basic concepts about structure and properties of matter | |
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Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows properties of objects and materials
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Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows properties and changes in matter
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Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the structure of atoms and properties of matter
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows chemical reactions
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the structure of atoms and properties of matter
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 3: Knows structure of atoms
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| Standard 2: |
| Understands energy types, sources, conversions, and their relationship to heat and temperature | |
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Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
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Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows transfer of energy
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows conservation of energy and increase in disorder
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 2: Knows interactions of energy and matter
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| Standard 3: |
| Understands motion and the principles that explain it | |
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Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows position and motion of objects
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Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows motion and force
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Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows motion and force
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