Fifth graders discover that all matter — solid, liquid, or gas — is made of tiny particles too small to see, and that how those particles are arranged and move explains the states of matter.
Students will be able to…
Air seems like nothing, but it’s really something — it’s matter! What is everything made of, and why do solids, liquids, and gases behave so differently?
Project this and tap each idea. Have students see how tiny particles explain solids, liquids, and gases!
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Air feels like nothing — but is it really matter?
Students investigate.
Students explain.
Students elaborate.
Students conclude.
Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (Grade 5 / Elementary Science).
Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that mass is conserved.
Make observations and measurements to identify materials by properties.
Developing and using models.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students measure the mass of a substance before and after mixing or dissolving it to show that matter is conserved. A printable matter sheet is in the Science library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.