Practicing Science: Observing the Natural World of Matter Physical Science Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter Grade 5 Quarter 1 Topic 3 Properties of Matter Practicing Science: Observing the Natural World of Matter Mary Tweedy, CSS Keisha Kidd, CSS Dr. Millard Lightburn, District Science Supervisor

Grade 5 Pacing Guide Topic 1: Practicing Science Benchmarks SC.5.P.8.1 Compare and contrast the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases, such as mass, volume, color, texture, and temperature. SC.5.N.1.1 Define a problem, use appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigations of various types such as: systematic observations, experiments requiring the identification of variables, collecting and organizing data, interpreting data in charts, tables, and graphics, analyze information, make predictions, and defend conclusions. AA SC.5.N.2.1 Recognize and explain that science is grounded in empirical observations that are testable; explaining must always be linked with evidence. AA SC.5.N.2.2 Recognize and explain that when scientific investigations are carried out, the evidence produced by those investigations should be replicable by others. AA MACC.5.MD.1.2 Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Use operations on fractions for this grade to solve problems involving information presented in line plots. For example, given different measurements of liquid in identical beakers, find the amount of liquid each beaker would contain if the total amount in all the beakers were redistributed equally.

Practicing Science: Observing the Natural World of Matter What Is Matter? Matter is the material or “stuff” everything is made of. What are you doing if you are observing matter? Observing matter means to carefully explore all of its properties. Look around the room and identify some matter. What are some physical properties matter can have? Color, texture, odor, shape… What are two properties that all matter share? All matter has mass and takes up space. What are the three states of matter? solid, liquid, and gas Click on hyperlinks for content videos: properties, mass and takes up space.

Observing and Measuring Matter Center List as many properties as you can about that object. What do you observe about that object quantitatively? What are all the things you observe directly about….? Describe how this object looks, feels, sounds, and/or smells. Choose an Object to Observe Choose an Observation Type Thumb Pencil Book Desk Chair Penny Drop of Water Rock Shell Plant Leaf Flower Other Explore: Center Activity

What are some Properties or characteristics of Matter? Color Shape Size Luster Texture Mass Weight Length Volume State/Phase (solid, liquid or gas) Click on the hyperlink: What are some Properties or characteristics of Matter for Study Jams Matter video.

Investigation Two Make predictions, test and then record test results on lab sheet chart. Compare.   Absorbent Elastic Conductor of Electricity  Flexible Magnetic Hard Transparent 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. *Opposites Explore and Explain *Fill in an opposite for each property in the row above.

What can be added to the Properties of Matter List? Color Shape Size Luster Texture Mass Weight Volume State/Phase (solid, liquid or gas) Flexible Elastic Magnetic Conductor of electricity Ability to sink or float in water Ability to Dissolve in a liquid or solubility Explain/Evaluate: Students share any new properties they used in the investigation two.

Investigation Three Adapted from abpi Properties of Materials What do we call characteristics that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the object itself? physical properties They are the things that do not change about an object unless you change the material. Try out the questions below:   Would you make: No? What Property is needed? What would be a good material? A METAL window? transparency glass  A STRING chair? A PAPER bucket? A RUBBER knife? An ALUMINUM magnet? A METAL raincoat? A GLASS football? Extend: STEM Integration

What physical properties do all solids have in common? The particles in solids are close together and vibrate in place. For this reason: A solid has its own definite shape and definite volume. A solid keeps its shape even when it moves. Explore and Explain: Have students name some solids they can see in the classroom. Then ask what properties they all have in common?

What physical properties do all liquids have in common? The particles in liquids are not as close together as the particles in solids and move more freely than particles of solids. For this reason: Liquids have a definite volume. Liquids take the shape of their container. Liquids can be poured from one container to another.

What physical properties do all gases have in common? The particles in gases move freely in all directions. For this reason: Gases have no definite size or shape. A gas take the shape of its container. A gas will fill all the space inside a container. Explain: Have students create a three part match book foldable to compare and contrast the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Evaluate: Students will complete a three-circle Venn diagram, comparing and contrasting the properties of the three states. of water as a solid, liquid, and gas. Three States foldable Three States Venn diagram

Investigation Four Choose an object to design. It could be an umbrella, a sneaker, a backpack or something else. Think about what property the object needs. For example: an umbrella needs to be waterproof. What else? tough, flexible 4. Decide on what would be a good material. Draw the design and label the materials to be used and their properties. Elaborate Extend: STEM Integration

Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter Resources Common Properties of Matter: Atoms, Elements & States http://schoolmediainteractive.com/view/object/clip/0D250A3457F9A42AA8A7ED06EB486C3E Chem4Kids Matter: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html Fremont Magnet Elementary: 5th Grade Science Matter Review http://schools.bcsd.com/fremont/5th_sci__matter_properties_of_matter.htm Discovery Education Fun-damental: What’s the Matter? Animation: Matter Reading Passage: What Is Matter? Video: Identifying Properties of Matter Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter Resources