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A Snapshot of Science

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Sixth graders explore physical and chemical changes. In this physical science lesson, 6th graders study vocabulary, discuss the changes they see in the world and look up information on chemical and physical changes. Students create graphic organizers to compare chemical and physical changes, take a walk outside and identify 10 examples of each. Students take pictures of one chemical and one physical change. They write a paragraph about each.

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chemical changes, physical changes

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chemical change, physical change, Physical Science, Informational Text, make connections, science
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6th
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Science
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