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Government of South Australia

Don't Waste Your Energy

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Don't lift another finger, this physical and environmental science unit has everything you need to begin teaching your class about energy. Starting with a look at the greenhouse effect, these lessons and activities take young scientists...
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American Chemical Society

What is a Chemical Reaction?

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
When a candle burns down, what happens to the mass that appears to be shrinking? Lesson begins with a demonstration of the chemical reaction of a candle burning. Then scholars use atom models to observe conservation of mass concretely. 
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Physical and Chemical Properties

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the difference between physical and chemical properties. They also discuss changes in matter, known as physical and chemical changes. They observe and discuss several demonstrations of both physical and chemical changes
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Changes in Matter

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, explain the difference between physical and chemical changes.
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Changing Matter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct an experiment.  In this changing matter lesson plan, 5th graders receive a cup of crystals, record their observations, add water to the crystals and record new observations. Students then discuss the differences...
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Chemical Changes and Biscuits

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate chemical changes in everyday life settings, such as cooking. They investigate leavening which is one of the classic chemical changes that people experience. Pupils observe leavening in biscuits with the...
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Activity #13 Changing The Look of Sugar

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe what happens when sugar is dissolved in water and when it is heated. They weigh the products after each of the two experiments on a balance scale. Pupils distinguish between physical and chemical changes. Students are...
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Physical/Chemical Properties of a Burning Candle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the physical and chemical properties of a candle before and after it is lit. They conduct a burning candle experiment, and complete a KWL chart and worksheet, recording the results of the investigation.
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Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

Chemical Equilibrium

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Le Chatelier's interest in thermodynamics and building materials such as cement and plaster led to the Le Chatelier Principle in 1884. Activity 13 in a series of 36 extensively explores chemical equilibrium. Learners read about...
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Chicago Botanic Garden

Are Global CO2 Levels Changing?

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
According to the Mauna Loa observatory, carbon dioxide levels increased by 3 ppm in our atmosphere between 2015–2016. Individuals analyze carbon dioxide data from around the world and then share this with a home group in activity three...
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Science 4 Inquiry

Bubbles and Colors and Smells...Oh My!

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
A demonstration of elephant toothpaste hooks pupils' interest as they complete multiple experiments with colors, smells, bubbles, and more. By the end, they understand the differences between physical and chemical changes in the world...
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Curated OER

Winogradsky Column Unit

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to two changes, physical and chemicl, in order to prepare them to comprehend what changes take place in a Winogradsky Column. They participate in two activities including completion of a worksheet, balloon...
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Boot Reer Root Beer

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate chemical reactions. In this physical science activity, 5th graders make dry ice root beer and identify the type of change that occurs to the root beer mixture.
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Stomach Chemistry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare physical and chemical changes. They perform a simulation experiment/activity that replicates what happens in the stomach as food is digested by stomach acids.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

What is a Chemical Reaction?-Evidence of Change

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemical reactions activity, students experiment with hydrochloric acid and copper (I) chloride to identify the types of reactions they undergo with various other substances. They also observe the law of conservation of mass and...
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State Change

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the physical change of matter. As a class, they discuss their favorite super hero and determine if the hero undergoes a physical or chemical change. Students examine the change of state and phase change. In groups,...
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Physical and Chemical Changes Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 15 clues about both physical and chemical changes. Each clue lists number of letters for correct word.
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Answers for Physical and Chemical Changes Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students are provided with the answers for a crossword puzzle containing 15 clues about physical and chemical changes.
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Physical and Chemical Changes

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars examine the different changes in matter.  In this chemical change lesson students determine the amount of reactant made in a reaction using the law of conservation. 
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Chemical Changes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders observe two types of interactions in a sealed plastic bag. One bag contains baking soda and water, and the other baking soda and vinegar. They determine what evidence indicates that a chemical change is occurring.
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Follow Up Questions Lab 1-Chemical Reactions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students answer follow up questions to a lab where they were observing chemical changes in reactions after mixing products such as hydrochloric acid and sodium bicarbonate. They answer six questions...
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Reversible and irreversible changes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students define the words "reversible" and "irreversible." They complete a worksheet that shows a number of changes. Students must decide which are reversible and which are irreversible.
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Physical and Chemical Changes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders view a PowerPoint presentation that assist them in distinguishing between physical and chemical changes. They compare their observations of demonstrations to a list of clues recognizing types of changes.
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Changing in Ohio

For Teachers 5th
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...

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