NGSS · Physical Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-PS1-4 States of Matter & Particle Motion

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.

Kentucky 6-PS1-4 uses the same wording.

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