Physical Science: Properties and Changes of Materials

MC

Outcomes
MC5.1
Investigate the characteristics and physical properties of materials in solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. (CP, SI)
MC5.2
Investigate how reversible and non-reversible changes, including changes of state, alter materials. (SI)
MC5.3
Assess how the production, use, and disposal of raw materials and manufactured products affects self, society, and the environment. (DM, SI)
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R071591
The Sand Rose. Episode 12
Moko is a young and curious explorer who constantly questions everything that grabs his attention. Each episode describes an adventure where Moko is seeking an answer to his question. The episode ends with a short explanation to the question. In this video, Moko's gift, a rose, wilts in the heat. Another gift, the sand rose, is created by water and sand.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
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Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R071652
Properties of Matter, Part 2: Liquids, Solids, and Gases
Matter is everywhere and in everything. Appropriate examples and experiments make learning about matter easy and fun. Viewers learn that all matter has mass and takes up space, use the five senses to discover the properties of matter and see how matter changes form. A catchy tune helps reinforce key concepts.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : $39.95 USD
Record posted/updated: November 10, 2021
R071578
All About Matter
In this video, students will learn that matter is all around them. Students will discover that matter exists in three forms - gas, liquid and solid. In addition, students will come to understand the different properties, qualities and characteristics of matter. The video uses a combination of live-footage, animation and graphics to explain key concepts and vocabulary about matter.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $63.98
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R052504
The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
The Chinese people used the resources around them to improve their lives. Travel and trade were facilitated with the development of the paddleboat. The dragon-spine water lift allowed the Chinese to move water from the river to a field or reservoir. The Chinese were among the first to invent processes for working with metal. Health and healing practices, such as inoculations, are believed to be used as early as the 10th century CE. The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of con...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
R051855
Investigating Chemical Reactions
Chemical reactions are a part of everyday life. This video examines the characteristics and types of chemical reactions. Teachers will need to deemphasize the vocabulary that is used in the video.
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Price : $135.00
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R071697
Transformed. How Everyday Things are Made
Slavin shows the process of how objects are changed from raw materials to the finished products. He uses common items that students are familiar with, such as baseballs. Each two-page spread describes how the object is made by breaking the process down into steps. Illustrations complement the text and show the technology behind the science. Slavin demonstrates the connection between science and technology in making objects. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary, suggestions for fu...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $18.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R015670
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 5: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will continue their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Canada, including First Nations and Métis governance and those patterned on the Westminster parliamentary systems. Students will extend their understanding of the impact of the differing levels of government and develop a greater understanding of the nature of the treaty relationships between the First Nations and Canada's federal government. Finally, students will examine ...
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R049948
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story about Recycling
Students will enjoy following the journey of a plastic bottle. Starting as a blob of crude oil, the oil is cleaned and changed into forms that people can use to make things. As the material is passed through the manufacturing process, it is moulded into a plastic bottle, filled, and shipped to stores. When the bottle is recycled, it is transformed into a fleece coat.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $4.50
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R053550
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5. Student Edition
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5 is custom published for Saskatchewan and developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. Each unit starts with a list of "Big Ideas" that set the focus for the unit. A Big Idea then provides the title for each section in the unit. Throughout the unit, opportunities are provided for students to work together, communicate ideas, perform experiments and carry out library and Internet research. Key vocabulary is bolded throughout the unit and an explanation of each te...
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•  Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5. SMART Notebook Lessons
•  Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5. Teacher's Resource Kit
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $79.27
Record posted/updated: October 18, 2020
R054561
Hands-on Science Grade 5: An Inquiry Approach (WNCP ed.)
This new edition contains easy-to-follow lesson plans that incorporate an inquiry-based approach to learning. The student-centred activities also include ideas for integrating Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections and real-world applications into each lesson. The four units contained in the resource are: Maintaining a Healthy Body, Properties of and Changes in Substances, Forces and Simple Machines and Weather.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.00
Record posted/updated: July 4, 2019
R071651
Properties of Matter, Part 1
This video takes viewers to the "matter kitchen" where they learn to use their senses to identify the properties of objects - size, weight, shape, colour, temperature. They also learn about some of the tools used to measure the properties of matter and that matter has mass, takes up space and can exist in different states - solids, liquids and gases.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : $39.95 USD
Record posted/updated: November 10, 2021
R051308
Solutions at Work
Engaging footage illustrates the types, characteristics and uses of solutions, paying special attention to solutions we use every day. Additional concepts and terminology: solution, suspension, solute, solvent, water, concentration, solubility, saturated and unsaturated solutions, pH, acids and bases.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $49.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R051852
The Changing Phases of Matter
In this video, students will examine how a substance, such as water, exists in different phases. The examples provided in the video illustrate how phase changes occur. Student will learn about states of matter, particles, solid, liquid, gas, plasma, melting, freezing, vaporization, boiling, evaporation, condensation and sublimation.
•  The Changing Phases of Matter. Slides
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Price : $79.95 USD
Record posted/updated: December 3, 2021