Matter Mania: Exploring Physical and Chemical Changes!

Science Grades 5th Grade 9:11 Video
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Lesson Description

Discover the exciting world of matter and how it changes! This lesson explores the differences between physical and chemical changes through engaging examples and activities.

Video Resource

Physical and Chemical Changes for Kids

Homeschool Pop

Duration: 9:11
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Key Concepts

  • Matter: Everything around us that takes up space.
  • Physical Change: A change in matter that doesn't change what the matter is made of.
  • Chemical Change: A change in matter that creates a new substance.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define matter and provide examples.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between physical and chemical changes.
  • Students will be able to identify examples of physical and chemical changes in everyday life.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they think matter is. Show various objects (pencil, water bottle, etc.) and ask if they are matter. Introduce the concept of physical and chemical changes as ways matter can change.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the 'Physical and Chemical Changes for Kids' video from Homeschool Pop. Encourage students to take notes on examples of physical and chemical changes presented in the video.
  • Guided Discussion (10 mins)
    After the video, lead a discussion about the key concepts. Clarify any misunderstandings and reinforce the differences between physical and chemical changes. Use the examples from the video (pie, logs, gate, marshmallow) to prompt discussion.
  • Activity: Change Detective (15 mins)
    Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a set of everyday objects and scenarios (e.g., cutting paper, melting ice, burning a candle, mixing baking soda and vinegar). Have them identify whether each scenario represents a physical or chemical change and explain their reasoning. Each group can present their findings to the class.
  • Wrap-up and Assessment (8 mins)
    Review the key concepts and learning objectives. Administer the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes to assess student understanding.

Interactive Exercises

  • Change Detective
    Students work in groups to identify physical and chemical changes in everyday scenarios. They explain their reasoning and present their findings to the class.

Discussion Questions

  • What is matter, and how can you tell if something is matter?
  • What are some examples of physical changes you have seen today?
  • What are some examples of chemical changes you have seen before?
  • How can you tell if a change is physical or chemical?

Skills Developed

  • Observation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Classification
  • Scientific Reasoning

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of the following is an example of matter?

Correct Answer: Air

Question 2:

What happens to matter during a physical change?

Correct Answer: It stays the same type of matter

Question 3:

Which of these is a physical change?

Correct Answer: Melting ice

Question 4:

What happens to matter during a chemical change?

Correct Answer: It becomes a new substance

Question 5:

Which of these is a chemical change?

Correct Answer: Baking a cake

Question 6:

What is the definition of matter?

Correct Answer: The physical stuff of the universe

Question 7:

Which of the following is NOT matter?

Correct Answer: Light

Question 8:

What is an example of a physical change?

Correct Answer: Water evaporating

Question 9:

What happens when wood burns in a campfire?

Correct Answer: Chemical Change

Question 10:

A nail is outside and it begins to rust, what type of change is this?

Correct Answer: Chemical Change

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Everything in the world that takes up space is called ________.

Correct Answer: matter

Question 2:

A change where the type of matter stays the same is a __________ change.

Correct Answer: physical

Question 3:

A change where the type of matter changes is a __________ change.

Correct Answer: chemical

Question 4:

Melting ice is a __________ change.

Correct Answer: physical

Question 5:

Burning wood is a __________ change.

Correct Answer: chemical

Question 6:

_________ is anything in the world that takes up space.

Correct Answer: Matter

Question 7:

Cutting a tree is a ______ change.

Correct Answer: physical

Question 8:

Rusting metal is a ______ change.

Correct Answer: chemical

Question 9:

_______ changes do not create a new substance.

Correct Answer: Physical

Question 10:

_______ changes create a new substance.

Correct Answer: Chemical

Educational Standards

5.PS1.1:[Standard] Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen. 5.PS1.4:[Standard] Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances. 5.PS1.3:[Standard] Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

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