Activity

TEKS and Title

Materials

1

5.5A Physical Properties

For each student

Physical Properties of Matter

2

5.5C and 5.5D Mixtures and Solutions

For the folder
card stock

clear packing tape

drink powder

glue stick or tape

iron filings

pepper

sand

snack size plastic, resealable bag

sugar

table salt

water

For each student

Mixtures and Solutions

3

5.6C Reflection and Refraction

For the folder
aluminum foil

1 sheet of card stock, dark-colored

fabric

glass, such as a concave or convex lens or
microscope slide

mirror, small plastic

freezer paper

plastic, shiny such as from an overhead
transparency or clear soda or water bottle

plastic, dull or translucent such as from milk jug

waxed paper

transparency

glue stick, bottle, and/or tape

metric ruler

scissors
laser pointer or focused pen light
dry erase marker

paper towel or tissue

For each student

Reflection and Refraction