CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade: Physical Science: Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides the definitions of physical and chemical changes in matter and gives examples. The law of conservation of mass is also described.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Changing Matter:changing Matter: Is Weight the Same or Different?
Students conduct a hands-on investigation to determine how matter, changing state, effects the property of weight. Students will collect data and graph their results. Resources include step by step instructions, a data worksheet, videos...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
Resource investigates the beliefs of Dalton's atomic theory which consists of four parts. Which points do we still use today, and what have we learned since Dalton?
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 5 Ps1 2: Conservation of Matter
On this site, find a variety of materials to help students understand the conservation of matter. Create lessons that allow students to measure and graph quantities that could show even if matter is heated, cooled or combined with other...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Blowing Up Balloons, Chemically
Students will understand and apply the Law of Conservation of Matter; balance chemical equations; use the following skills: observing and recording data (observations) and making inferences from observations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemical Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What happens in a chemical reaction is explained, along with how it is represented by a chemical equation. In a chemical reaction, the law of conservation of matter...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Conservation of Mass It's the Law!
This resource includes videos, interactives, and additional resources to help students understand the law of conservation of mass and how to balance chemical equations.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab: Conservation of Mass
This lab experiment shows students that mass is not gained or lost during a chemical reaction. Lab also includes a set of lab questions that requires students to balance the chemical equation for the reaction that occurs in this lab.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Conservation of Mass and Energy in Living Systems
Learn about the conservation of mass and energy as it applies to different living systems.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Conservation of Mass Gum Lab
Students investigate whether or not chewing gum should be considered eating using the law of conservation of mass to reason that the portion lost of the original mass of gum must be swallowed.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 5: Conservation of Atoms in Reactions
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS1-5: conservation of atoms in reactions.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Law of Conservation of Mass
Everything in our universe has mass- from the smallest atom to the largest star. But the amount of mass has remained constant throughout existence even during the birth and death of stars, planets and you. How can the universe grow while...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Conservation of Mass
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The law of conservation of mass and an example.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Conservation of Mass Tutorial
Learn how mass is conserved in physical and chemical changes.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: It All Adds Up!
Atoms and molecules come together to create matter. What happens to the weight of matter when it is frozen? Can matter be destroyed? Check out these activities to clearly understand how this works.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Conservation of Momentum
This article helps students understand and apply Newton's third law and the conservation of momentum.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Physical and Chemical Changes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to physical and chemical changes in matter. The Law of Conservation of Matter is also covered.
Other
Laws of Thermodynamics
A page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Identifies, describes and elaborates upon the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics.
Other
Homewood City Schools: Classification of Matter
This Homewood City Schools site has an outline form and contains lots of information about the classification and composition of matter. Some of the topics covered are matter and temperature, changes in state, composition of matter, and...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Chemical Relationships: Chemical Equations
An introduction to chemical reactions and an explanation of balanced equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Evolution of the Atomic Model
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students take a closer look at how our understanding of the atom has evolved over time.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains Law of conservation of mass and why chemical equations must be balanced.
McREL International
Mc Rel International: Naep Released Item [Pdf]
A released question from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test about the conservation of matter. Includes scoring guide.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Conservation of Energy
This Kahn Academy tutorial helps students understand the principles of conservation of energy and mass. [10 min, 6 sec]