Vivaan Science

  Definitions of Energy (4-PS3-1 & 4-PS3-3)   • Energy can be moved from place to place by moving objects or through sound, light, or electric currents. Objects have more energy when they are moving faster. Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer (4-PS3-3)   • Energy is present whenever there are moving objects, sound, light, or heat. When objects collide, energy can be transferred from one object to another, thereby changing their motion. In such collisions, some energy is typically also transferred to the surrounding air; as a result, the air gets heated and sound is produced. Energy can be transferred in various ways & between objects.   PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces (4-PS3-3)   • When objects collide, the contact forces transfer energy so as to change the object's’ motions/ direction ·   Crash Course!   A group of friends are going sledding!  There are 2 hills at the park.  One is called the Bunny Hill. The o...

  Properties of  Matter  and  Energy Matter Matter  is anything that has mass and occupies  space . It is made up of particles called  atoms  and  molecules .  Matter  exists in various states -  solid ,  liquid , and  gas . Properties of  Matter Matter  has several properties, including: Mass: the amount of  matter  in an object Volume: the amount of  space   matter  occupies Density : the mass per unit volume of a substance State: whether  matter  is a  solid ,  liquid , or  gas Texture: the feel or  appearance  of a substance Color: the visual  appearance  of a substance Energy Energy  is the ability to do work or  cause   change . It exists in various forms, such as mechanical, thermal,  chemical ,  electrical , and nuclear. Forms of  Energy Some common forms of  energy  include: Kinetic Energy :...

  Elements An element is a substance that is made up of only one type of  atom . It cannot be broken down into simpler substances by  chemical  means. Each element is represented by a unique  chemical  symbol, such as H for  hydrogen , O for  oxygen , and Na for  sodium . Key characteristics of elements: Consist of only one type of  atom Cannot be broken down into simpler substances Have unique  chemical  symbols Mixtures A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined. The substances in a mixture retain their individual properties and can be separated by physical means, such as filtration or  evaporation . Mixtures can be homogeneous (uniform  composition ) or heterogeneous (non-uniform  composition ). Key characteristics of mixtures: Composed of two or more substances Substances retain their individual properties Can be separated by physical means Can be homogeneous or hete...

Unit Title:  What’s The Matter Standards: ● Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen. (Scale, Proportion, and Quantity)  ● Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved. (Scale, Proportion, and Quantity)  ● Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties. (Scale, Proportion, and Quantity)  ● Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances. (Cause and Effect)  Unit Title: Spheres and Cycles Overarching Enduring Understanding: Standards:  ● Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water (Energy and Matter)  ● Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. (Energy and Matter)...