Task Cards for Matter 5th Grade Worksheets

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Task Cards for Matter 5th Grade For Google Apps

Students enjoy using task cards. The are very tactile, interactive and great for differentiated instruction. Students will stay engaged and accountable for their learning. These task cards are for the unit on Matter. 5th graders will choose what they would like to work on daily. They will also be accountable for finishing the number of them that are assigned.
Here are some examples:
1. Observe and record the changes that occur when an ice cube is left outside at room temperature.
2. Investigate how the volume of water changes when it is frozen and when it is boiled.
3. Compare and contrast the properties of 2 solids, 2 liquids, and 1 gas.
4. Identify common examples of matter that exist in each state of matter (solid, liquid, and gas).
5. Explore how temperature affects the state of matter by heating different
substances, identify the substances.
6. Observe and record the changes that occur when a candle melts.
7. Describe the process of evaporation and identify examples of substances that evaporate quickly.
8. Create a chart, poster or diagram to show the differences between solids, liquids, and gases.
9. Investigate how different substances (sand, salt, flour etc.) dissolve in water.
10. Find out the buoyancy and investigate why some solids float and others sink (cork, coins, buttons etc.)
11. Conduct an experiment to test the solubility of two different substances.
12. Observe and record the different states of matter in your environment, including solid, liquid, and gas.
13. Observe and record how water changes from a liquid to a solid when frozen and back to a liquid when thawed.
14. Observe and describe the properties of liquids that float, such as oil and vinegar.