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5.9 Plan Fair Tests of Material Properties Worksheet

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Plan Fair Tests of Material Properties - Which plan or investigation best tests how fair tests to compare properties? (e.g., insulators vs conductors), identify variables to control, and justify design choices. (NGSS Practices; SEP: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; CCSS: W.5.7, MP.4)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A group designs a fair test but forgets to label their samples. After testing, they cannot remember which result matches which material. Which planning step would have prevented this error and supports good investigation design?

AUse fewer materials so memory is easier.

BSkip writing data until the end.

CRely on photos only and do not record numbers.

DLabel samples clearly before testing and create a data table that matches each label to a material and trial number.

Solution & Explanation:Good planning includes organizing data. Labels and a data table prevent mix-ups, supporting accurate, fair comparisons and repeatable investigations.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A student wants to compare the conductivity of two metals but can only get one long strip of each. She cuts one into three pieces and leaves the other as one piece. Which statement best explains why this should be avoided for a fair comparison?

ACutting makes metals stronger, so it improves the test.

BLength never affects electrical tests.

CPiece number and length change resistance, so samples should have the same length and be tested in the same shape to compare materials fairly.

DMore pieces always conduct better.

Solution & Explanation:Electrical resistance depends on length and shape. If samples differ, current differences could be due to length/shape, not material. Use matched lengths and shapes to control variables.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

When testing which material blocks water best, students notice that some materials soak water but do not leak through, while others let water drip through quickly. Which measurement best separates 'absorption' from 'leaking through' in a fair test?

AOnly measure how fast it drips and ignore absorption.

BMeasure both the mass gained by the material (absorption) and the amount of water collected underneath (leak-through) using the same poured volume and time.

COnly count how wet the top feels.

DOnly measure absorption for some materials.

Solution & Explanation:Different properties can look similar. Measuring mass gain and collected water separately controls the amount poured and time while giving clear data for both absorption and leak-through.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.5.9 (Plan fair tests to compare material properties.).