Chemical vs. Physical Changes
5th GradeScience30 min
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between chemical and physical changes.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Using Chemistry to Bake a Cake | Gets Ready Set Dough | Full Episode | The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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According to the video, baking is like a small chemical plant where they make cakes.
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In the video, the students needed eggs, sugar, and chocolate to make a cake for Ms. Frizzle.
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When the students were shrunk, they looked through a microscope and saw that salt and sugar looked like building blocks and diamonds.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Mixing water, sand, and cement to make concrete is an example of what kind of change? Explain your answer.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
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