Unit 1: Investigating Properties of Matter
BIG IDEA
Matter exhibits measurable physical properties.
Students will be able to…
Identify and explain the importance of safe practices during scietific investigations
Classify matter according to mass, magnetism, physical state, relative density, solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy.
Measure and record the mass of an object or substance using a pan and triple beam balance.
Determine the magnetism of an object using a magnet.
Identify the physical state of an object or substance as a solid, liquid or gas.
Compare the density of various objects and liquids in water.
Determine whether a substance will dissolve in water.
Identify objects and materials that conduct and insulate thermal energy.
Identify the boiling point and freezing/melting point of water.
Identify and describe the contributions of scientists from a variety of fields and careers.
Identify and explain the importance of safe practices during scientific investigations.
Science Vocabulary
5.5A
matter
physical properties
mass
magnetism
physical state
solid
liquid
gas
relative density
sink
float
solubility
dissolve
conduct (of thermal energy)
conductor (of thermal energy)
insulate/insulator (of thermal energy)
thermal energy
5.5B
boil
boiling point
freeze
freezing point
melt
melting point
water
Celsius temperature
5.1A/5.4B
safe practices
safety equipment
safety procedures
goggles
gloves
5.2A (ongoing)
variable
constant
investigation
testable question
data
results
conclusion
5.3D
science
scientist
contribution
careers
BIG IDEA
Matter exhibits measurable physical properties.
Students will be able to…
Identify and explain the importance of safe practices during scietific investigations
Classify matter according to mass, magnetism, physical state, relative density, solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy.
Measure and record the mass of an object or substance using a pan and triple beam balance.
Determine the magnetism of an object using a magnet.
Identify the physical state of an object or substance as a solid, liquid or gas.
Compare the density of various objects and liquids in water.
Determine whether a substance will dissolve in water.
Identify objects and materials that conduct and insulate thermal energy.
Identify the boiling point and freezing/melting point of water.
Identify and describe the contributions of scientists from a variety of fields and careers.
Identify and explain the importance of safe practices during scientific investigations.
Science Vocabulary
5.5A
matter
physical properties
mass
magnetism
physical state
solid
liquid
gas
relative density
sink
float
solubility
dissolve
conduct (of thermal energy)
conductor (of thermal energy)
insulate/insulator (of thermal energy)
thermal energy
5.5B
boil
boiling point
freeze
freezing point
melt
melting point
water
Celsius temperature
5.1A/5.4B
safe practices
safety equipment
safety procedures
goggles
gloves
5.2A (ongoing)
variable
constant
investigation
testable question
data
results
conclusion
5.3D
science
scientist
contribution
careers