Properties of Matter Grade 5 Lesson with Experiments - Free Printable

Problem Explanation:

The worksheet is designed to help students understand the concept of matter. Matter is defined as anything that takes up space and has weight, including living and non-living objects. The task involves identifying which items are forms of matter and which are not, and then listing examples of matter from their classroom and home.

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Solution:

#### Part 1: Identifying Forms of Matter
We need to determine whether each item listed is a form of matter or not. Here's the breakdown:

1. my winter coat: ✓ (It is made of fabric and takes up space.)
2. music from the car radio: ✗ (Music is sound, which is energy, not matter.)
3. a glass of milk: ✓ (Milk is a liquid and takes up space.)
4. a chocolate bar: ✓ (Chocolate is a solid and takes up space.)
5. a story read by my teacher: ✗ (A story is information, not matter.)
6. my science notebook: ✓ (A notebook is made of paper and takes up space.)
7. trees in the park: ✓ (Trees are living organisms and take up space.)
8. friendship: ✗ (Friendship is an emotion, not matter.)
9. roast turkey dinner: ✓ (Food is matter and takes up space.)
10. oranges and bananas: ✓ (Fruits are matter and take up space.)
11. a whisper: ✗ (A whisper is sound, which is energy, not matter.)
12. mud pies: ✓ (Mud pies are made of mud, which is matter.)

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#### Part 2: Listing Examples of Matter
We need to list examples of matter from the classroom and from home.

##### Ideas From My Classroom:
1. Desks
2. Chairs
3. Books
4. Pencils
5. Erasers
6. Chalkboard
7. Rulers
8. Science equipment (e.g., beakers, test tubes)
9. Plants in the corner
10. Backpacks

##### Ideas From My Home:
1. Couch
2. Table
3. Chairs
4. Refrigerator
5. Microwave
6. Plates and cups
7. Fruits and vegetables
8. Clothes
9. Bed
10. Toys

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Final Answer:

#### Part 1:
- ✓ my winter coat
- ✗ music from the car radio
- ✓ a glass of milk
- ✓ a chocolate bar
- ✗ a story read by my teacher
- ✓ my science notebook
- ✓ trees in the park
- ✗ friendship
- ✓ roast turkey dinner
- ✓ oranges and bananas
- ✗ a whisper
- ✓ mud pies

#### Part 2:
- Ideas From My Classroom: Desks, chairs, books, pencils, erasers, chalkboard, rulers, science equipment, plants, backpacks.
- Ideas From My Home: Couch, table, chairs, refrigerator, microwave, plates and cups, fruits and vegetables, clothes, bed, toys.

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Final Answer Box:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{Part 1:} \\
\text{✓ my winter coat, ✓ a glass of milk, ✓ a chocolate bar, ✓ my science notebook,} \\
\text{✓ trees in the park, ✓ roast turkey dinner, ✓ oranges and bananas, ✓ mud pies.} \\
\text{✗ music from the car radio, ✗ a story read by my teacher, ✗ friendship, ✗ a whisper.} \\
\\
\text{Part 2:} \\
\text{Ideas From My Classroom: Desks, chairs, books, pencils, erasers, chalkboard, rulers,} \\
\text{science equipment, plants, backpacks.} \\
\text{Ideas From My Home: Couch, table, chairs, refrigerator, microwave, plates and cups,} \\
\text{fruits and vegetables, clothes, bed, toys.}
\end{array}
}