Physical Science
MS-PS1-4
Thermal energy and particle motion
Performance expectation
Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
Clarification
Emphasis is on qualitative molecular-level models of solids, liquids, and gases through state changes.
Assessment boundary
No additional assessment boundary is stated.
SEP
Practice
- Developing and Using Models
DCI
Core idea
- PS1.A
- PS3.A
CCC
Reasoning lens
- Cause and Effect
Evidence map
Rooms connected to MS-PS1-4.
“Primary” means the chapter includes an observable performance and assessable artifact for this expectation; “supporting” builds context.
Connections recorded in the official model
ELA/literacy: RST.6–8.7
Mathematics: 6.NS.5
California Environmental Principles and Concepts: No direct mapping recorded.
Verified 2026-07-29. Open the official California source.