SCI5-OI1-GQ1-LO1-KO2-U: The movement and arrangement of particles affect the physical…
The movement and arrangement of particles affect the physical properties of matter (evaporation, ice floating).
The Alberta Science Kindergarten to Grade 6 outcome SCI5-OI1-GQ1-LO1-KO2-U (Matter) for Grade 5 says: “The movement and arrangement of particles affect the physical properties of matter (evaporation, ice floating).” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Alberta Science Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Solids, Liquids and Gases Grade 5
Where does a puddle go? Why does ice float? A first look at the tiny particles that explain the stuff around us.
- Where does a puddle go? 50–60 min
Teams race wet paper towels in still air, in wind, in a warm spot and under a cup to find out what makes water disappear faster. They catch the 'missing' water on the inside of the cup and explain evaporation with particles.
- Why does ice float? 50–60 min
Students compare water before and after freezing: same weight, but more space. They float a block of ice, measure how much sticks out, and use particles to explain why lakes freeze from the top down and fish survive the winter.
Printable practice for SCI5-OI1-GQ1-LO1-KO2-U
- Solids, Liquids and Gases workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Earth and Sky at Home workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Kitchen Chemistry for Families workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 1 practice page, 1 reading, with answer keys.
- Winter Science at Home workbook included with the unit
2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Living with Water: Salt, Rice and the Mekong workbook included with the unit
2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 practice page, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 5-PS1-1.
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