CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Chemical Change
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of chemical change and examples, signs of chemical change and how it can be reversed.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Using Tableau to Explore Physical & Chemical Changes [Pdf]
In this lesson plan, 5th graders explore how to use tableaux to dramatize physical and chemical changes, and add dialogue to the tableaux to support their argument of whether the change is physical or chemical.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Physical and Chemical Changes
Resource provides information about the difference between physical and chemical changes. Includes a definition and examples of each.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Growing Crystals Physical and Chemical Changes
Students conduct a controlled experiment resulting in the growth of salt crystals. They will use their skills of observation to document what goes into the experiment and what comes out, and what they have learned of physical and...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Physical and Chemical Changes
Explore the differences between chemical and physical changes, including some examples at the atomic level.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Physical and Chemical Changes
[Free Registration/Login Required] Physical and chemical changes are defined and examples are given of each. Practice with determining the difference between mixtures and solutions are also given. Links to external sites for practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Changes in Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students identify the chemical properties of a substance and describe chemical changes and differentiate them from physical changes....
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 6: Chemical Change
Twelve interactive chemistry lessons about chemical changes complete with handouts and animations.
Quia
Quia: Physical and Chemical Change Hangman
Quia Corporation provides a hangman game about physical and chemical changes.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Physical and Chemical Changes
This lesson plan focuses on the difference between physical and chemical changes of matter.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigate Chemical Changes: What Are Some Signs of Chemical Change?
This lab illustrates the condition of color change and the formation of gas (bubbles) as a result of a chemical change. Students will be able to name the characteristics of chemical changes.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Chemical Changes: Reacting an Acid and Base
In this chemistry lab, students will investigate chemical changes that occur when acids and bases react. It is meant to introduce the concepts of chemical changes, gases have mass, conservation of mass, and balancing equations. Students...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Physical and Chemical Changes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to physical and chemical changes in matter. The Law of Conservation of Matter is also covered.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Physical and Chemical Changes
This lesson will describe physical and chemical properties and changes of matter.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: Changing Matter
Matter changes both physically and chemically on a fairly regular basis. Through these activities students will challenge their understanding of the changes that may take place with different types of matter.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Chemical Change
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of chemical change and examples, signs of chemical change and how it can be reversed.
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mystery Powders: An Introduction to Physical and Chemical Properties
Students will complete various tests of five mystery powders to develop an understanding of physical and chemical properties. They will record their observations and develop hypotheses as to what they think each mystery powder is and...
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Chemical Change Faq
Investigate the answers to many commonly asked questions about chemical change. This comprehensive list will address chemical equations and double displacement reactions in addition to other topics.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Physical and Chemical Properties
Students will learn the difference between physical and chemical properties of matter.
Other
Elmhurst College: Virtual Chembook: What Are Physical Properties and Changes?
Brief descriptions of physical properties, physical changes, and the process of sublimation. The three states of matter, melting point, and boiling point are described. There is one link on the page, which leads to an explanation of...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Matter and Energy: Chemical Reactions
Do you know the difference between a physical and a chemical change? This interactive tutorial will explore these concepts!