Curated OER
Chemical and Physical Changes
Eighth graders investigate different gas behaviors. In this chemistry activity, 8th graders describe how changing volume and temperature affect gas particles motion. They collect data and make a generalization about these variables'...
Curated OER
Changing in Ohio
Fifth graders familiarize themselves with more abstract chemical/physical changes that are directly connected to Ohio. They use their knowledge of chemical and physical changes to distinguish these two, even though they may not be...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Changes in Matter What Kind of Change Is It?
Can you distinguish physical changes from chemical changes? After reading a brief summary of both types of changes, you'll be presented with some examples and asked to identify them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Changes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers reversible and nonreversible changes.
Other
The Science House: Dancing Spaghetti
The chemical change of matter is illustrated in this lab experiment when spaghetti is placed in a solution of baking soda and vinegar. Watch the spaghetti rise to the surface and sink again once the gas is released.
Other
The Science House: Combustion
In this experiment, students will observe that the weight of the product of combustion is greater than that of the starting material. Teacher's notes address the key concepts of this experiment.
Other
The Science House: Ziptop Bag Chemistry
In this experiment, three reactions are performed in a sealed Ziploc bag so that they can be observed. Students identify whether physical or chemical change has taken place.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Can Diamonds Be Melted or Dissolved?
While diamonds are extremely hard and strong, they are not indestructible. Learn how diamonds can be burned, melted, or dissolved.
Other
Classifying Matter and Changes in Matter
Learn to identify changes in matter and explain what happens as matter changes. The lesson is supplemented with several experiments to reinforce key concepts.