6 Topic: Structure of Matter Standard: Distinguishes among states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas). Sorts objects according to solid, liquid or gas.

8 Topic: Structure of Matter Standard: Predicts changes in states of matter such as when water is heated or frozen.

9 Topic: Structure of Matter Standard: Recognizes that all matter does not change in the same way. Observes a variety of changes such as: a nail in water compared to plastic in water; a wooden block in the freezer compared with water in a freezer; slice of apple compared with slice of orange.