Physical Science

5th Grade Physical Science Standards Review

Physical Science Standards Focus

• Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter

• Big Idea 9: Changes in Matter

• Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy

• Big Idea 11: Energy Transfer and Transformations

• Big Idea 13: Forces and Changes in Motion

Watch Flocabulary Matter video to review (SC.5.P.8)

Multiple Choice

Miral’s teacher asks him to explain how the physical properties of a solid and a liquid are alike. Which of the following choices is most correct? (SC.5.P.8.1)

• Both have a definite shape.

• Both have an indefinite shape.

• Both have a definite volume.

• Both have an indefinite volume.

Multiple Choice

Ryan is mixing salt and water together for a fish tank. He puts several tablespoons of salt into a glass of water. Which of the following would help Ryan to dissolve the salt faster? (SC.5.P.8.2 & SC.5.P.8.3)

• stirring the water

• using larger salt crystals

• decreasing the temperature of the water

• decreasing the surface area of the sugar

Watch Flocabulary Physical and Chemical Changes video to review (SC.5.P.9)

Multiple Choice

Sonia wanted to make ice pops. She filled cups with 150 mL of juice and put them in the freezer. How will freezing the water affect its mass? (SC.5.P.9.1)

• Freezing the juice will decrease its mass.

• Freezing the juice will increase its mass.

• Freezing the juice will not change its mass.

• Freezing the juice will first increase and then decrease its mass.

Watch Flocabulary Energy video to review (SC.5.P.10)

Multiple Choice

In some areas of the country, giant wind turbines are used to create electricity. How does a wind turbine create electricity? (SC.5.P.10.1 & SC.5.P.10.2)

• It transforms solar energy into mechanical energy.

• It transforms wind energy into mechanical energy.

• It transforms electrical energy into wind energy.

• It transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Multiple Choice

Brian’s dad has asked him to mow the yard. First, he has to add gasoline so the engine will start. What kind of energy is this? (SC.5.P.10.1 & SC.5.P.10.2)

• electrical energy

• chemical energy

• sound energy

• mechanical energy

Watch Flocabulary Current Electricity video to review (SC.5.P.11)

Multiple Choice

Harvey is conducting an experiment for his science fair project. He wants to know what the best conductor of heat and electricity is. Which of these materials will Harvey discover to conduct heat and/or electricity best? (SC.5.P.11.2)

• plastic

• wax

• rubber

• copper

Multiple Choice

Casey’s science teacher asked him to make a lightbulb light using two wires, a bulb, a battery, and a switch. When Casey pushed the switch, the bulb did not light. What is most likely the reason? (SC.5.P.11.1)

• There is no closed circuit.

• The switch is not working.

• The switch is working so the battery must not be working.

• The battery is not connected to the bulb.

Watch Flocabulary Motion video to review (SC.5.P.13)

Multiple Choice

Bella wants to engineer a ramp to enable a box to slide down. On her first attempt, she noticed the box slid very fast. She does not want the box to slide this fast. Which of the choices should Bella choose to slow the speed of the sliding box? (SC.5.P.13.1)

• Let the box slide to the bottom of the ramp.

• Give a pull to the box in the direction it is moving.

• Make the surface on which it is sliding more slippery.

• Make the surface on which it is sliding less slippery.

Multiple Choice

It is field day and Mutunci and Sisu are playing tug-of-war. Both houses have been pulling on either side but the rope is not moving and the teams appear to be at a standstill. How would you describe this force?

• unbalance forces

• balanced forces

• gravity

• constant motion

Poll

What would be most helpful to review about Physical Sciences?

• Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter (how mater changes states and appears)

• Big Idea 9: Changes in Matter (physical & chemical changes)

• Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy (light, sound, electrical, mechanical energy)

• Big Idea 11: Energy Transfer and Transformations (flow of electricity)

• Big Idea 13: Forces and Changes in Motion (gravity, force, motion, and movement)