K-PS1-1: Solids and Liquids

Plan and conduct an investigation to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid depending on temperature.

Clarification Statement: Emphasis should be on solids and liquids at a given temperature and that a solid may be a liquid at higher temperature and a liquid may be a solid at a lower temperature.

Assessment Boundary: Only a qualitative description of temperature, such as hot, warm, and cool, is expected

Evidence Statement

Master List of Phenomenon

Matter
Cause and Effect
Solid
Liquid
Temperature (e.g. hot, warm, cool)

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