Mission Library

Matter Matters
Conservation of Matter
5th Grade

The Mission
40 min

Storyline

Students will use their knowledge of matter conservation to figure out if a suspicious deal is fair or not.

After dodging rogue asteroids, the crew must use their knowledge of matter conservation to identify where a leak is on the ship. Then, students will analyze data to determine the most fair deal price.

3-Dimensional Science

Phenomenon

Matter is conserved regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or combining substances.

Science and Engineering Practices

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

The crew analyzes data about the mass and state changes of glacial ice to determine its fair value in the business deal.

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

The crew investigates the matter conservation in different forms of glacial ice to determine the fairness of the deal proposed by Rocco.

Patterns

The crew observes patterns in the data and calculations to identify the correct value for the glacial ice deal.

Energy and Matter

The crew investigates the conservation of matter through various changes of state.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

The mission involves investigating the conservation of matter in different states of glacial ice to assess the fairness of the deal.

ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

The crew must find a fair deal for the glacial ice that considers the conservation of matter and ensures that Calix is not being tricked.

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