Chemical Versus Physical Changes

7th GradeScience45 min

aligned to Interactions Of Matter

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between chemical and physical changes.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Physical & Chemical Changes | Examples & Indicators

MAD GARDEN Science

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • In physical changes, the appearance of a substance changes, but the substance itself does not change.

  • In chemical changes, the particles of substances rearrange to form a new substance, which can be indicated by a color change, release of smell or light, or release of gas.

  • Baking is an example of a chemical change, while melting is an example of a physical change.

Practice

14 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe one example of a physical change and one example of a chemical change from the video. Explain what indicators helped you differentiate between the two types of changes.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
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