Fifth Grade Classifying Matter

List Seven Ways scientists classify matter.

How do we measure mass?

• Triple Beam Balance

• Graduated Cylinder

• Putting the object in water

• Seeing if the object is attracted to a magnet.

Solubility is

• What happens when you use a magnet

• Whether a substance dissolves in another

• Whether a substance floats

• Whether a substance sinks

What is a good way to compare density?

• Hold it in your hand and see which is heavier

• Put in water to see if it dissolves

• Put in water and see if it floats or sinks

• Put on triple beam balance

What is the difference between a conductor and insulator?