Matter and its properties. Students build their knowledge of the natural world using their senses. The students focus on observable properties and patterns of objects, including shape, color, texture, and material.
A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
Matter and its properties. Students build their knowledge of the natural world using their senses. The students focus on observable properties and patterns of objects, including shape, color, texture, and material.