Exploring Grade 5 Modeling Matter Concepts

The video tutorial guides students through Activity 2, where they write initial explanations about an experiment involving a food scientist testing new ingredients. The experiment involves mixing substances A, B, and C, observing different outcomes. Students are instructed to write their first ideas about why the substances behave differently when mixed. The task is not a test, but an opportunity to explore initial thoughts on mixtures. Directions are provided for writing, with emphasis on effort and checking work. The activity concludes with a reminder to record and review ideas.

What color is substance A described as?

• Clear

• White

• Red

• Black

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

What is the main task students are asked to perform in this activity?

• Calculate the volume of substances

• Present their findings

• Write their initial ideas

• Conduct an experiment

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.5-PS1-4

What is the appearance of substance B?

• Transparent

• Granular

• Blue

• White

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

What is the purpose of the activity according to the teacher?

• To grade students

• To review previous lessons

• To introduce a new topic

• To test students' knowledge

What happens to substance A when it is mixed with substance C?

• It evaporates

• It changes color

• It dissolves completely

• It settles at the bottom

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-4

What is the teacher's expectation regarding the correctness of students' initial ideas?

• Should be scientifically valid

• Can be incorrect

• Needs external validation

• Must be correct

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

Why did substance B behave differently from substance A when mixed with substance C?

• It reacted chemically

• It evaporated

• It was insoluble

• It became invisible

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

NGSS.5-PS1-4

What should students do if they need more time to understand the video?

• Guess the answers

• Ask the teacher for help

• Skip to the end

• Pause the video

How many pages are provided for writing the explanation?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What additional element can students include in their explanation?

• A song

• A video

• A diagram

• A poem