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8 questions with a Superheroes theme plus a full answer key. Perfect for Grade 5 Science.
⬇ Download WorksheetStudents will identify and compare physical and chemical properties of matter, including mass, volume, density, solubility, and state of matter, using evidence from observations.
Before Q6, hold up two mystery cups — one with sand and one with salt — and ask students which one Zoe could dissolve in water to escape the villain trap. This directly mirrors Q6 and activates prior knowledge about solubility as a physical property.
- Zoe enters the secret lair and spots two power crystals on a table. One crystal is hard and clear. The other is soft and cloudy. Hardness and color are physical properties of matter. True or False: Hardness and color describe what a material IS MADE OF.
- Zoe picks up her hero badge. The badge is a solid. Which best describes a solid? A) It has a definite shape and definite volume. B) It has no definite shape but definite volume. C) It has no definite shape and no definite volume.
- Zoe finds a villain trap filled with a mystery liquid. She notices the liquid takes the shape of its container but keeps the same volume. She also sees it does NOT dissolve the metal walls. Name TWO physical properties Zoe just observed about this liquid.
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided. Use science words you know to explain your thinking.
Standard: NGSS.5-PS1-3
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About this Science worksheet for Grade 5
Fifth graders need to classify matter by its physical properties to build foundational understanding for later chemistry concepts, and this worksheet scaffolds that skill through systematic observation and comparison tasks. Teachers can use it as a formative assessment tool to identify whether students can distinguish between properties like density, solubility, and state of matter before moving to more complex particle theory in middle school.
This printable Science worksheet is designed for Grade 5 students and covers Properties Matter. The Superheroes theme keeps kids engaged while they practice essential Science skills. Every worksheet includes a full answer key making it easy for parents and teachers to check work instantly. Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grade 5 Science. Print-ready at US Letter size. No login required — download and print in seconds.
Last updated: April 2026
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