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CHEM.13.A

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The student is expected to explain everyday examples that illustrate the four laws of thermodynamics;

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.”

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CHEM.13.A — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

Previous grade
S.3.8.A

identify everyday examples of energy, including light, sound, thermal, and mechanical; and

S.7.8.B
investigate how thermal energy moves in a predictable pattern from warmer to cooler until all substances within the system reach thermal equilibrium; and
CHEM.10.A
describe the postulates of the kinetic molecular theory;
CHEM.13.A
explain everyday examples that illustrate the four laws of thermodynamics;

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