8 questions with a Time Travelers theme plus a full answer key. Perfect for Grade 5 Science.
⬇ Download WorksheetStudents will identify and compare physical properties of matter — including mass, volume, density, solubility, and state — to classify and distinguish substances.
Before Q6, pause and ask students to predict whether Zoe's mystery alloy will sink or float in the Roman aqueduct — this activates density reasoning and ties directly to the worksheet's challenging questions.
- Zoe lands in ancient Egypt and finds a rare find — a small gold scarab. She holds it in one hand and a feather in the other. Both objects are the same size. Zoe notices the scarab feels much heavier. Which physical property is Zoe comparing? Circle the correct answer: (A) Color (B) Mass (C) Texture (D) Solubility
- Zoe drops the gold scarab into a cup of water in the pharaoh's lab. The scarab sinks straight to the bottom. True or False: Sinking shows that the scarab is denser than water. Write TRUE or FALSE and one sentence explaining why.
- Zoe travels to ancient Rome and discovers a hidden treasure — a chest of mystery powders. She stirs one powder into warm water and it disappears completely. She stirs a second powder and it stays as white clumps on the bottom. Identify the property Zoe is testing. Then explain which powder is soluble and which is not.
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each scene from Zoe's time-travel adventure carefully. Answer every question using what you know about properties of matter.
Standard: NGSS.5-PS1-3
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About this Science worksheet for Grade 5
At the fifth-grade level, students must master identifying and comparing physical properties of matter (NGSS.5-PS1-3) as a foundation for understanding changes in state and chemical reactions in later grades. This worksheet provides scaffolded practice in observing and describing properties like density, solubility, and texture, which you can use during inquiry-based labs or as a formative assessment to pinpoint gaps before moving to more complex material on mixtures and solutions.
This printable Science worksheet is designed for Grade 5 students and covers Properties Matter. The Time Travelers 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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