Matter Magic Worksheet Matter Magic
NGSS 5-PS1 Review
Name: ________
Date: ________
Vocabulary Expedition
Match each term with its correct definition by writing the letter in the space provided.
1. Matter
A. A tiny particle that is the building block of all matter.
2. Atom
B. A change that results in a new substance being formed.
3. Molecule
C. Anything that has mass and takes up space.
4. Physical Change
D. Two or more atoms joined together chemically.
5. Chemical Change
E. A change in size or state without forming something new.
States of Matter Lab
Complete the chart below by describing movement and drawing the particle arrangement.
State
Particle Movement
Particle Drawing
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Short Answer & Evidence
Science Quest | Unit 1
1. Explain the Law of Conservation of Mass. If you mix 10g of baking soda with 50g of vinegar in a sealed bag, what will the final mass be? Why?
2. Give an example of a chemical change you might see in everyday life. What are two signs that a chemical change has occurred?
3. How can you separate a mixture of sand, salt, and iron filings? Describe the steps you would take.
Mystery Substance Challenge
You are given a clear liquid. When you boil it, the liquid disappears, but a white powder remains. Was the original liquid a pure substance or a mixture ? Justify your answer.
Matter Magic Answer Key Teacher Resource
Answer Key: Matter Magic
Vocabulary Expedition
C
1. Matter
A
2. Atom
D
3. Molecule
E
4. Physical Change
B
5. Chemical Change
States of Matter Lab
State
Particle Movement
Drawing Guide
Solid
Vibrate in fixed positions; stay very close together.
Circles packed in rows.
Liquid
Slide past each other; stay close but unorganized.
Circles loose at bottom.
Gas
Move very fast and far apart in all directions.
Scattered circles with arrows.
Short Answer Guide
Teacher Resource
1. Conservation of Mass
Matter is never created or destroyed. Final mass will be 60g (10g + 50g) because no matter escaped the sealed bag.
2. Chemical Change Examples
Examples: Rusting, baking, burning. Signs: Color change, gas (bubbles), temp change, or light production.
3. Separating Mixtures
1. Magnet for iron. 2. Water to dissolve salt. 3. Filter sand. 4. Evaporate water for salt.
Mystery Substance Challenge
It was a mixture . Pure substances can't be physically separated like this. Boiling off the liquid and leaving a solid proves multiple substances were present.
Wild Worlds Worksheet Wild Worlds
NGSS 5-LS1/2 Review
Name: ________
Date: ________
Ecosystem Essentials
Producer
e.g. Grass
Consumer
e.g. Lion
Decomposer
e.g. Fungi
Photosynthesis
Process
Energy Flow Map
Create a food web: Hawk, Snake, Grass, Rabbit, Cricket, Frog . Draw arrows for energy flow.
Start: Energy Source
Top Predator Area
Energy & Matter
Science Quest | Unit 2
The Power of Light
Explain photosynthesis, including the "inputs" and "outputs". How do plants use the sugar they make?
What would happen to an ecosystem if all decomposers disappeared? How would this affect producers?
Describe the "domino effect" on a food web if a new species ate all the producers in an area.
Matter Cycle Challenge
True or False: Energy cycles through an ecosystem while matter flows in one direction and is eventually lost. Explain your answer.
Wild Worlds Answer Key Teacher Resource
Answer Key: Wild Worlds
Ecosystem Essentials
Producer: An organism that makes its own food using energy from the sun (e.g., through photosynthesis).
Consumer: An organism that gets energy by eating other organisms (plants or animals).
Decomposer: An organism that breaks down dead plants and animals and returns nutrients to the soil.
Photosynthesis: The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create sugar (food) and oxygen.
Energy Flow Map Key
Correct Arrow Directions (Energy flow):
Grass → Rabbit, Cricket
Rabbit → Snake, Hawk
Cricket → Frog
Frog → Snake
Snake → Hawk
Arrows must point TOWARD the consumer getting the energy.
Short Answer Guide
1. Photosynthesis Inputs/Outputs
Inputs: Sunlight (energy), Water, Carbon Dioxide. Outputs: Glucose (sugar/food) and Oxygen. Plants use the glucose for growth and energy to build their structures.
2. Disappearance of Decomposers
Dead matter would pile up. The soil would run out of nutrients because they aren't being recycled. Producers (plants) would eventually struggle to grow because the soil would be poor and lack what they need to stay healthy.
3. The Domino Effect
If grass disappears, herbivores like rabbits and crickets will starve or move away. Then, the animals that eat them (frogs, snakes, hawks) will also lose their food source. The entire web could collapse.
Matter Cycle Challenge
FALSE. It is the opposite: Energy flows in one direction (eventually lost as heat) while Matter cycles continuously through the system (recycled by decomposers).
Blue Planet Worksheet Blue Planet
NGSS 5-ESS2/3 Review
Name: ________
Date: ________
Earth's Major Systems
Define each "sphere" and give one example of what is found in it.
Geosphere
Example: ________
Hydrosphere
Example: ________
Atmosphere
Example: ________
Biosphere
Example: ________
The Journey of Water
Label: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation . Then explain how any two spheres interact.
Label 1
Label 2
Label 3
Resources & Impact
Science Quest | Unit 3
Where is the Water?
Where is most of Earth's fresh water located? Why is it difficult for humans to use? Draw or describe the distribution below.
Protecting Our Spheres
Describe one way humans negatively impact Earth's systems and one way communities can protect them.
How does a volcanic eruption (geosphere) affect the atmosphere and the biosphere? Give specific examples.
Blue Planet Answer Key Teacher Resource
Answer Key: Blue Planet
Earth's Major Systems
Geosphere
Solid Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms. Ex: Mountains.
Hydrosphere
All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, and ice. Ex: Glaciers.
Atmosphere
The layers of gases surrounding the Earth. Ex: Oxygen/Clouds.
Biosphere
All living things on Earth, including plants and animals. Ex: Forests.
The Journey of Water Key
Labels:
Rising Vapor = Evaporation
Cloud Formation = Condensation
Rain/Snow = Precipitation
Interaction: The hydrosphere (liquid water) turns to gas and enters the atmosphere. The atmosphere cools the gas to form clouds, which then return water to the hydrosphere as rain.
Short Answer Guide
1. Fresh Water Distribution
Most fresh water is frozen in glaciers and ice caps . It is difficult for humans to use because it is solid ice located in remote areas (like Antarctica) or trapped deep underground.
2. Human Impact & Protection
Impact: Pollution of oceans/rivers (hydrosphere), deforestation (biosphere), or air pollution from factories (atmosphere).Protection: Recycling, using renewable energy, planting trees, or creating laws to limit factory waste.
3. Volcanic Eruption Interactions
Atmosphere: Eruptions release ash and gases that can block sunlight and change air quality.Biosphere: Lava flows can destroy habitats, but volcanic ash can eventually provide rich nutrients for new plants to grow.
Star Search Worksheet Star Search
NGSS 5-ESS1 Review
Name: ________
Date: ________
Celestial Concepts
Gravity
Explain why gravity is important for Earth's position in space.
Star Brightness
Why does the Sun look so much brighter than larger, hotter stars?
Earth's Dance
Rotation
Orbit (Revolution)
Definition
Time
Pattern
Definition
Time
Pattern
Shadows & Seasons
Science Quest | Unit 4
Shadow Patterns
How do the length and direction of a shadow change from 8 AM to 4 PM? Why?
Constellation Mystery
Why do we see different stars in summer vs winter? Is this caused by rotation or orbit?
Space Explorer Thinking
If Earth had no gravity, what would happen to the Moon? Explain using force concepts.
Star Search Answer Key Teacher Resource
Answer Key: Star Search
Celestial Concepts
Gravity
Downward force pulling toward Earth's center. Keeps us grounded and objects in orbit.
Star Brightness
The Sun appears brighter because it is much closer to Earth than other stars.
Earth's Dance Key
Rotation
Def: Spinning on an axis.
Time: 24 Hours.
Pattern: Day/Night cycle.
Orbit (Revolution)
Def: Traveling around the Sun.
Time: 365.25 Days.
Pattern: Seasonal constellations.
Short Answer Guide
1. Shadow Patterns
Long in morning, short at noon, long in afternoon. Direction changes as Earth rotates East to West.
2. Constellation Mystery
Earth's orbit causes this. Night side faces different directions as we move around the Sun.
Space Explorer Thinking
The Moon would travel in a straight line out into space. Gravity acts as the force keeping it in a curved orbit.
