SPECTRA OF SCIENCE
Chapter 3/13 Learning Targets
Directions: Use the rating scale below to determine how well you know and can perform each of
the learning targets below.
Rating Scale:
0
What’s that?
1
I know a little bit
2
I know a lot
# Learning Targets:
1
2
I am able to describe the four states of matter in terms of volume, shape, and
particle behavior.
I am able to identify, define, and explain how particles behave during phase
change processes (i.e. condensation, evaporation, sublimation, etc.).
3
I am able to distinguish between an endothermic and exothermic change.
4
I am able to describe and use kinetic theory to describe how heated particles
behave.
5
I know the law of conservation of mass.
6
I know the law of conservation of energy.
7
I am able to name and describe different forms of energy.
8
I able to trace energy transformations in a system.
9
I know the boiling and freezing points of water in the Fahrenheit, Celsius, and
Kelvin temperature scales.
10 I am able to convert from one temperature scale to another.
11 I am able to name and describe the three types of heat transfer methods.
12 I am able to describe how convection current works.
3
I could teach this!
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SPECTRA OF SCIENCE
Chapter 3/13 Learning Targets
**Due on: _______________________**
Directions: Complete each of the items below on a separate sheet of notebook paper. Be sure to
number each item.
1. List the 4 states of matter discussed in class. Describe them in terms of their volume,
shape, and particle behavior.
2. Explain what occurs in each phase change listed below:
o Evaporation
o Freezing
o Condensation
o Sublimation
o Melting
3. Define the terms below:
a. Temperature
c. Absolute zero
b. Heat
d. Specific Heat
4. Explain the difference between an endothermic and exothermic change.
5. List/Discuss the three main components of Kinetic Theory.
6. State the Law of Conservation of Mass.
7. State the Law of Conservation of Energy.
8. List the degree at which water freezes and boils in the following temperature scales
a. Kelvin
b. Celsius
c. Fahrenheit
9. Complete the following temperature conversions below.
a. Convert 73 K to °C
c. Convert 58°C to °F
b. Convert -20°F to °C
d. Convert 31°F to K
10. Identify at least two good insulators and two good conductors.
11. List and briefly describe 6 forms/types of energy.
12. Describe the energy transformations that occur in…
a. A toaster (start with the energy form supplied by the outlet)
b. A bicycle (start with what “fuels” a human being)
13. Describe the direction in which heat travels between objects.
14. Define and describe how heat transfers in each of the three methods listed below.
a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Radiation
15. Explain how convection current works. (Illustrations may be helpful.)