Unit 2, Part 4 for the NGSS or LSSS standards:
5-PS1-1 (Particles of Matter),
5-PS1-2 (Conservation of Matter),
5-PS1-3 (Matter and Properties), and
5-PS1-4 (Physical and Chemical Changes).
This 5 day PBL science unit includes inquiry-based activities that:
Follow the 5E Learning Cycle
Cultivate student discussion
Incorporate STEM skills, such as data interpretation and evidence-based explanations
Support Common Core/ELA reading, research, and writing skills
Employ hands-on activities
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