Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures||Next Generation Science Standards||Middle School||Physical Science||Matter and Its Interactions |||Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. [Examples: reactivity of metals, types of bonds formed, numbers of bonds formed, & reactions with oxygen.] ||Next Generation Science Standards||High School||Physical Science||Matter and Its Interactions|||Construct & revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, & knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties. ||Next Generation Science Standards||High School||Physical Science||Matter and Its Interactions|||Communicate scientific & technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials. [Emphasis on the attractive & repulsive forces that determine the functioning of the material. Examples could include why electrically conductive materials are often made of metal, flexible but durable materials are made up of long chained molecules, & pharmaceuticals are designed to interact with specific receptors.] ||Next Generation Science Standards||High School||Physical Science||Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
