Grade 5 Physical Science Activities and Resources

PS.5.5.1

Identify the relationship of atoms to all matter

PS.5.5.2

Conduct scientific investigations on physical properties of objects

PS.5.5.3

Identify common examples of physical properties:

• length
• mass
• area
• perimeter
• texture
• taste
• odor
• color
• elasticity

PS.5.5.4

State characteristics of physical changes

PS.5.5.5

Identify characteristics and common examples of physical changes

PS.5.5.6

Explain how heat influences the states of matter of a substance:

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

PS.5.5.7

Demonstrate the effect of changes in the physical properties of matter

PS.5.5.8

Model the motion and position of molecules in solids, liquids, and gases in terms of kinetic energy

PS.5.5.9

Conduct investigations demonstrating expansion and contraction

PS.5.5.10

PS.6.5.1

Classify simple machines

PS.6.5.2

Conduct investigations using

• levers (e.g., toothbrush)
• pulleys
• inclined planes-ramps, wedges, and screws
• wheels and axles

PS.6.5.3

Relate simple machines to inventions and discoveries

PS.6.5.4

Compare and contrast potential energy and kinetic energy as applied to motion

PS.6.5.5

Classify real world examples as potential energy or kinetic energy as applied to motion

PS.6.5.6

PS.6.5.7

Investigate careers, scientists, and historical breakthroughs related to simple machines and potential and kinetic energy

PS.7.5.1

Summarize how light can interact with matter through absorption, refraction, and reflection

PS.7.5.2

Investigate how light travels and interacts with an object or material

PS.7.5.3

Conduct investigations demonstrating how an object can be seen

PS.7.5.4

Design and conduct investigations of transparent, translucent, and opaque as applied to light

PS.7.5.5

Investigate physical interactions of light and matter and the effect on color perception:

• refraction
• absorption
• transmission
• scattering 

PS.7.5.6