Activity

TEKS and Title

Materials

1

5.5A Mass and Matter

For the folder

4 small, flat objects such as a button, jumbo
paper clip, metal nut, penny, poker chip, or
washer

jumbo craft stick

wooden pencil

clear tape

5-7 1-gram stackable masses

dry erase marker

transparency

triple beam balance (optional)

resealable plastic snack- or sandwich-size bag

glue stick

For each student

Mass and Matter

2

5.5A Conductors and Insulators

For each student

Conductors and Insulators

3

5.6A Uses of Energy

For the folder

snack-size resealable plastic bag

4 sheets of cardstock

clear tape

box cutter

adhesive fabric fastener dot

glue stick

For each student

Uses of Energy

4

5.6B Circuits

For the folder

1 9-volt battery

cardstock

3 paper fasteners

5 lights from a strand of holiday tree lights

scissors

wire strippers (optional)

clear tape

For each student

Circuits