Matter and Mixes WorksheetProject: Science Summit Module 01: Physical Science Matter and Mixes 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review: PS1.A, PS1.B Name: Date: Mission Objective: Demonstrate your understanding of matter and chemical reactions. Select the best answer for each question. 01 Which of the following is an example of a physical change? A rusty iron nail sitting outside A piece of paper being shredded into small strips Baking a cake in a hot oven A log burning in a campfire 02 What happens to the total weight of matter when it changes state (like from solid to liquid)? The weight increases because liquids are heavier than solids. The weight decreases because some mass is lost in the change. The weight remains the same because matter is conserved. The weight changes only if the temperature stays exactly the same. 03 You mix 10 grams of salt with 100 grams of water until it dissolves. What is the total mass of the resulting salt-water solution? 100 grams 90 grams 110 grams The mass cannot be determined without measuring it on a scale. 04 Which property would be most useful for identifying a mystery metal that looks like silver? Shape Weight Density Volume 05 Which of the following is evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred? Gas bubbles forming when two liquids are mixed Sugar dissolving in a cup of tea Water freezing into an ice cube Cutting a piece of wood into two pieces 06 All matter is made up of particles that are too small to be seen. What are these particles called? Cells Atoms and molecules Gases and vapors Microbes 07 Why does a soccer ball feel light but take up a lot of space? It is filled with solid particles. It is filled with gas, and gas particles spread out to fill their container. The outside of the ball is heavier than the inside. It is made of matter that has no mass. 08 Which substance is highly magnetic? Aluminum Copper Iron Gold © 2026 Science Summit Command Physical Science Review • PS1.A & PS1.B Page 2 of 2
Matter and Mixes Answer KeyTeacher Resource Answer Key Matter and Mixes 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review Answer Key 01. Which of the following is an example of a physical change? A piece of paper being shredded into small strips 02. What happens to the total weight of matter when it changes state? The weight remains the same because matter is conserved. 03. Total mass of 10g salt and 100g water? 110 grams 04. Property most useful for identifying mystery metal? Density 05. Evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred? Gas bubbles forming when two liquids are mixed 06. What are the small particles called? Atoms and molecules 07. Why does a soccer ball feel light but take up a lot of space? It is filled with gas, and gas particles spread out to fill their container. 08. Which substance is highly magnetic? Iron
Life Links WorksheetProject: Science Summit Module 02: Life Science Life Links 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review: LS1.C, LS2.A, LS2.B Name: Date: Mission Objective: Trace the flow of energy through ecosystems and identify organism roles. 01 Where do plants get the majority of the matter they need for growth? From the minerals and nutrients in the soil From air (carbon dioxide) and water Primarily from sunlight absorbed by leaves From fertilizer added by humans 02 What is the primary source of energy for almost all life on Earth? Decomposing organic matter The Sun Geothermal heat from Earth's core Water and precipitation 03 In a food web, what is the specific role of a decomposer? To hunt and eat smaller animals for energy To convert sunlight into sugar through photosynthesis To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil To act as the first level of a food chain 04 Which of these best describes an organism that only eats plants? Carnivore Omnivore Herbivore Producer 05 If all the producers in an ecosystem were removed, what would happen to the consumers? They would find a different source of energy besides plants. Their population would increase because there is more space. They would eventually die out because they rely on producers for energy. Decomposers would take over the role of the producers. 06 Which of the following describes a cycle of matter in an ecosystem? Sunlight provides energy that is lost as heat. Carbon dioxide is taken in by plants and released by animals. An owl eats a mouse to get energy. A plant grows taller using energy from the Sun. 07 Fungi and bacteria are common examples of: Primary consumers Producers Apex predators Decomposers 08 What do the arrows in a food web represent? The direction of organism movement The flow of energy from one organism to another The speed at which animals hunt Which animal is larger © 2026 Science Summit Command Life Science Review • LS1.C, LS2.A, LS2.B Page 2 of 2
Life Links Answer KeyTeacher Resource Answer Key Life Links 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review Answer Key 01. Where do plants get the majority of the matter they need for growth? From air (carbon dioxide) and water 02. Primary source of energy for almost all life? The Sun 03. Specific role of a decomposer? To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil 04. Organism that only eats plants? Herbivore 05. If all producers were removed, what happens to consumers? They would eventually die out because they rely on producers for energy. 06. Cycle of matter in an ecosystem? Carbon dioxide is taken in by plants and released by animals. 07. Fungi and bacteria are common examples of: Decomposers 08. What do the arrows in a food web represent? The flow of energy from one organism to another
Sky and Systems WorksheetProject: Science Summit Module 03: Earth & Space Sky and Systems 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review: ESS1.A, ESS1.B, ESS2.A Name: Date: Mission Objective: Understand Earth's relationship with the Sun, gravity, and interacting systems. 01 Why does the Sun appear much larger and brighter than other stars in the sky? Because the Sun is the largest star in the universe. Because the Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars. Because the Sun is younger and burns more fuel. Because Earth's atmosphere magnifies the Sun's light. 02 What force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun and pulls objects toward Earth's center? Magnetism Gravity Friction Atmospheric pressure 03 Which Earth system includes all the water on or near Earth's surface, such as oceans, lakes, and glaciers? Atmosphere Geosphere Hydrosphere Biosphere 04 When rain (hydrosphere) falls on a mountain and washes away soil, it is an interaction with which other system? Atmosphere Geosphere Biosphere Thermosphere 05 What causes the length and direction of shadows to change throughout the day? The Sun orbiting around the Earth Earth's rotation on its axis The moon blocking the Sun's light Cloud coverage changing the Sun's intensity 06 The biosphere contains all of Earth's: Rocks and minerals Gases and air Living things Ice and snow 07 Which statement about the night sky is true? Stars are only in the sky at night. Different constellations are visible at different times of the year because of Earth's orbit. The moon is always in the same place in the sky every night. Stars move around the Earth once every 24 hours. 08 The layer of gas that surrounds Earth is called the: Exosphere Atmosphere Stratosphere Hydrosphere © 2026 Science Summit Command Earth & Space Review • ESS1.A, ESS1.B, ESS2.A Page 2 of 2
Sky and Systems Answer KeyTeacher Resource Answer Key Sky and Systems 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review Answer Key 01. Why does the Sun appear much larger and brighter than other stars? Because the Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars. 02. Force keeping planets in orbit? Gravity 03. System including all water? Hydrosphere 04. Interaction of rain washing away soil? Geosphere 05. What causes changing shadow lengths? Earth's rotation on its axis 06. Biosphere contains all of Earth's: Living things 07. Night sky truth? Different constellations are visible at different times of the year because of Earth's orbit. 08. Layer of gas surrounding Earth? Atmosphere
Earth Patrol WorksheetProject: Science Summit Module 04: Resources & Solutions Earth Patrol 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review: ESS2.C, ESS3.C, ETS1 Name: Date: Mission Objective: Identify Earth's water distribution and human impact on the environment. 01 Where is the vast majority (about 97%) of Earth's water found? In glaciers and ice caps In underground aquifers In the oceans as saltwater In rivers and freshwater lakes 02 Most of Earth's freshwater is not easily accessible for humans to drink because it is: Too deep in the ocean Frozen in glaciers and ice caps Evaporated into the atmosphere Contaminated by saltwater 03 Which of the following is an example of a positive human impact on an ecosystem? Building a large dam to create a lake Clearing a forest to build a shopping mall Restoring a wetland by planting native plants Introducing a new species from a different continent 04 An engineer wants to design a way to reduce plastic waste in the ocean. What is the FIRST step in the engineering design process? Building a prototype Defining the problem and the goals Testing the final product Selling the product to the public 05 Which practice helps conserve (save) water at home? Running the dishwasher when it is only half-full Taking long, hot showers every day Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth Watering the lawn in the middle of a sunny day 06 Communities can protect Earth's resources by following the "Three Rs." What do they stand for? Remove, Replace, Rebuild Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Run, Ride, Rest Read, Revise, Remember 07 What is a major consequence of air pollution in cities? Cleaner water in rivers Health problems like asthma for people More nutrients for plants to grow Colder temperatures in the winter 08 In the engineering design process, what do we call the limitations on a design, such as cost or available materials? Criteria Constraints Prototypes Solutions © 2026 Science Summit Command Earth & Human Activity Review • ESS2.C, ESS3.C, ETS1 Page 2 of 2
Earth Patrol Answer KeyTeacher Resource Answer Key Earth Patrol 5th Grade NGSS Standard Review Answer Key 01. Where is the majority (97%) of Earth's water found? In the oceans as saltwater 02. Why is most freshwater not easily accessible? Frozen in glaciers and ice caps 03. Example of a positive human impact? Restoring a wetland by planting native plants 04. FIRST step in the engineering design process? Defining the problem and the goals 05. Which practice helps conserve water? Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth 06. What do the "Three Rs" stand for? Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 07. Major consequence of air pollution in cities? Health problems like asthma for people 08. Limitations on a design (cost, materials)? Constraints
Science Summit SlidesYear-End Mission Science Summit Mastering the 5th Grade NGSS Standards. Are you ready to reach the peak? Matter & Mixes Conservation of Mass: Matter isn't created or destroyed during changes. Physical vs Chemical: Identifying evidence like gas production or color change. Check Your Knowledge If you dissolve 5g of sugar in 50g of water, what is the total mass of the solution? A) 50 grams B) 55 grams C) 5 grams Life Links Energy Source: Almost all energy starts with the Sun. Plant Growth: Plants get most matter from air and water. Check Your Knowledge Where do plants get the majority of the matter they use to grow? A) Soil Nutrients B) Air and Water C) Sunlight Sky & Systems Gravity: The force pulling everything to the center of Earth. Earth's Systems: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere. Check Your Knowledge Which system includes all the living organisms on Earth? A) Hydrosphere B) Biosphere C) Geosphere Earth Patrol Water Distribution: 97% is saltwater; most freshwater is frozen. Human Impact: Protecting environments through restoration and recycling. Check Your Knowledge Where is MOST of Earth's freshwater found? A) Glaciers and Ice Caps B) Rivers and Lakes C) Groundwater Mission Success You have successfully reached the Science Summit! Keep exploring, questioning, and testing. The world is your laboratory.
