Which represents liquids?

Takes the shape of the container

Which represents a gas?

Takes the shape of the container

The total weight of a bookcase is 20 pounds. If it is taken apart into the shelves, the frame, and the hardware. What could the weights of the different parts be equal to?

Shelves- 15 lbs Frame- 4 lb Hardware- 1 lb

Shelves- 14 lbs Frame- 3 lb Hardware- 2 lb

Shelves- 12 lbs Frame- 7 lb Hardware- 2 lb

TWIG Matter Mysteries Unit Review

Quiz

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Science

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5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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NGSS

5-PS1-3, MS-PS1-2, 4-PS3-2

Standards-aligned

Paula Haboian

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This quiz comprehensively covers the fundamental concepts of matter and its properties, making it perfectly suited for 5th grade elementary science students. The assessment focuses on three core areas: the basic properties and states of matter, physical versus chemical changes, and the conservation of mass. Students need to understand that matter is anything with mass and volume, recognize the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their molecular arrangements, and distinguish between changes that alter a substance's appearance versus its chemical composition. The questions require students to apply their knowledge of particle behavior during state changes caused by adding or removing heat energy, identify real-world examples of physical and chemical changes, and understand that mass is conserved even when matter changes form or is broken into parts. Created by Paula Haboian, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as an excellent unit review tool that can be implemented in multiple instructional contexts throughout your matter and chemistry unit. Use it as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to more complex concepts, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or deploy it as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing related topics like mixtures or chemical reactions. The variety of question formats—from vocabulary definitions to real-world application scenarios—makes this quiz particularly effective for identifying which students need additional support with specific concepts versus those ready for enrichment activities. This assessment aligns with NGSS 5-PS1-1, 5-PS1-2, and 5-PS1-4, supporting students in developing evidence-based explanations about matter's properties and the conservation of matter during physical and chemical changes.