Scientists
Big Ideas – Term One
Key Questions
- Why is matter known as the material of the universe?
- How are matter and energy related?
- What can be a source of thermal energy?
- How is thermal energy transferred between objects?
Learning Standards
Students are expected to know the following:
- matter is anything that has mass and takes up space
- atoms are building blocks of matter
- sources of thermal energy
- transfer of thermal energy
Curricular competencies
- Demonstrate curiosity about the natural world
- Ask questions about familiar objects and events
- Transfer and apply learning to new situations