Physical Science Phenomena

 
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5-PS1-1, Matter and Interactions, Developing and Using Models, Scale Proportion Quantity, PS1.A, Matter, Particles, Water, Sugar, Physical Model, Model, Particles and Matter, Matter Made of Particles
5-PS1-1.1: Disappearing Sugar
5-PS1-1, Matter and Interactions, Developing and Using Models, Scale Proportion Quantity, PS1.A, Matter, Particles, Water, Sugar, Physical Model, Model, Particles and Matter, Matter Made of Particles

Disappearing Sugar involves the behavior of sugar crystals when stirred into water. You can use this phenomenon to create an engaging, student-centered exploration of the particle nature of matter.

The resource includes a text file with suggestions for classroom use and some alignment information. There is also a PowerPoint with a supporting video.

5-PS1-1, Matter and Interactions, Developing and Using Models, Scale Proportion Quantity, PS1.A, Matter, Particles, Water, Sugar, Physical Model, Model, Particles and Matter, Matter Made of Particles
Matter, Water, Model, K-LS1-1, Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Patterns, LS1.C, Plants, Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms, Energy, Organisms, Answer Questions, Make Observations, Grass
K-LS1-1.1 When the Sprinkler Doesn’t Work
Matter, Water, Model, K-LS1-1, Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Patterns, LS1.C, Plants, Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms, Energy, Organisms, Answer Questions, Make Observations, Grass

When the Sprinkler Doesn’t Work is a phenomenon involving the behavior of plants and water. It is a real-world example of science topics covered by NGSS K-LS1-1 and similar standards. This phenomenon can focus a student-centered exploration of what plants need to survive in an experiential way.

This phenomenon includes a text file with standards alignment information and some suggestions for classroom use, as well as a student worksheet and a PowerPoint file that includes a supporting video and imagery.

Matter, Water, Model, K-LS1-1, Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Patterns, LS1.C, Plants, Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms, Energy, Organisms, Answer Questions, Make Observations, Grass
Matter, Particles, Water, 5-LS1-1, LS1.C, Energy Flow, matter transfer, plants, growth, materials for growth, Support an Argument, Engaging in Argument from Evidence
5-LS1-1.1: Chia Pets
Matter, Particles, Water, 5-LS1-1, LS1.C, Energy Flow, matter transfer, plants, growth, materials for growth, Support an Argument, Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Chia Pets involves spreading chia seeds on plastic dinosaurs, placing the figurines in groups that are either given or not given water and light, and then seeing what happens to the plants over time.

You can use this phenomenon to create an engaging, student-centered exploration of what plants need to live and grow.

The resource includes a text file with suggestions for classroom use and some alignment information. There is also a PowerPoint with supporting imagery.

Matter, Particles, Water, 5-LS1-1, LS1.C, Energy Flow, matter transfer, plants, growth, materials for growth, Support an Argument, Engaging in Argument from Evidence
4-ESS1-1, ESS1.C, Earth's Place in the Universe, History of Planet Earth, Stratigraphy, Patterns, Evidence, Support an Explanation, Rock Features, Fossils, Superposition, Relative Age
4-ESS1-1.1: The Glen
4-ESS1-1, ESS1.C, Earth's Place in the Universe, History of Planet Earth, Stratigraphy, Patterns, Evidence, Support an Explanation, Rock Features, Fossils, Superposition, Relative Age

The Glen: Jurassic Rocks in New Jersey involves rocks in New Jersey with dinosaur footprints and fossil fish. The rocks show that the area repeatedly changed from land to lake over a period of time during the Age of Dinosaurs.

You can use this phenomenon to create an engaging, student-centered exploration of evidence for Earth’s ancient and changing landscapes.

The resource includes a text file with suggestions for classroom use and alignment information. There is also a PowerPoint with supporting images, a text file Student Packet, and several additional support files.

4-ESS1-1, ESS1.C, Earth's Place in the Universe, History of Planet Earth, Stratigraphy, Patterns, Evidence, Support an Explanation, Rock Features, Fossils, Superposition, Relative Age