CP, SI
| (a) |
Recognize that matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| (b) |
Classify materials in their environment as solids, liquids, or gases based on personal observation. |
| (c) |
Discuss the importance of water, in all states of matter, as a sacred substance within First Nations and Métis cultures. |
| (d) |
Carry out a procedure to compare the mass of an object with the mass of its components. |
| (e) |
Pose questions related to the characteristics and physical properties of matter that are suitable for investigating using processes of science. |
| (f) |
Observe and record characteristics and physical properties (e.g., colour, texture, mass, volume, hardness, flexibility, absorbency, strength, buoyancy, melting point, malleability, magnetism, and solubility) of different solids, liquids, and gases in their environment. |
| (g) |
Determine the distinguishing characteristics which enable scientists to differentiate between solids, liquids, and gases. |
| (h) |
Measure the temperature, volume, and mass of materials using appropriate instruments (e.g., digital thermometer, ruler, tape measure, graduated cylinder, measuring cup, single-pan balance, and electronic scale) and standard units (e.g., °C, cm3, ml, and kg). |
| (i) |
Explain how some characteristics and physical properties, such as melting point, boiling point, buoyancy, and solubility, help to distinguish materials from one another. |
| (j) |
Critique personal and scientific classification systems of matter by identifying substances that are not easily classified as solids, liquids, or gases (e.g., butter, fat scraped off hides, fog, Jell-O, and wax). |
