Theme: This theme focuses on helping students use scientific inquiry to discover patterns, trends, structures and relationships that may be inferred from simple principles. These principles are related to the properties or interactions within and between systems.
All matter is made of small particles called atoms. The properties of matter are based on the order and organization of atoms and molecules. Cells, minerals, rocks and soil are all examples of matter.
Rocks, Minerals, and Soil – Earth and Space Science / The Physical Setting
Matter and Motion – Physical Science / The Physical Setting
Cellular to Multicellular – Life Science / The Living Environment