MC5.1: Investigate the characteristics and physical properties of materials…

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 MC5.1

These pages practise a closely related idea; the match to MC5.1 is partial.

• Solids, Liquids and Gases workbook included with the unit

  1 word wall, 1 practice page, 1 reading, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.

• Kitchen Chemistry for Families workbook included with the unit

  2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.

• Clean Water Challenge: Mixtures, Dissolving and Separating workbook included with the unit

  3 practice pages, 3 readings, 1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.

• Grade 4 Rocks and Minerals printable pack

  3 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 activity, 1 assessment, with answer keys. Free sample.

Need just this outcome? Build a custom pack from these pages, with its answer key, in about a minute. Custom packs come with All-access and school licences.