Physical and Chemical Change Activity Pack
5th grade
Here's what you'll get:
→ Chemical Change Unit
→ Physical vs Chemical Change CER Tutorial
→ Changes to Matter Stations
→ Physical and Chemical Changes Sort
→ Changes to Matter Vocabulary Task Cards
Build Stronger Understanding Through Practice
These activities help students work with key science concepts in a clear, hands-on way, so they can apply what they’re learning with more confidence.
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
This resource is a great fit if you want:
- 5th grade activities
- Flexible options for teaching physical and chemical changes
- Hands-on mini labs and investigations
- A variety of activities for differentiation and review
- Supplements to your curriculum
- A phenomenon unit, a CER tutorial, stations, a sort, and vocabulary task cards
- Simple, engaging activities without building everything from scratch
Who is this NOT for?
This resource is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Activities for grades other than 5th
- Activities on changes in state for 3rd or 4th grade (try the Changes to Matter Activity Pack)
It’s designed to supplement your existing curriculum with flexible activities.
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$19.95 ADD TO CARTMaterials you'll need
The materials you need depend on which activities you choose.
Chemical Change Unit
- 20-ounce bottle of soda with the label removed (Coke works best)
- Milk
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Active dry yeast
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- Calcium chloride
- Clear plastic cups
- Thermometers
- Graduated cylinders
- Spoons or stir sticks
- Timer
- Safety goggles and gloves
- Aprons (optional)
Physical vs Chemical Change CER Tutorial
- 2-liter bottle of Diet Coke
- Mentos (original flavor)
- Safety goggles
Changes to Matter Stations
- Sugar cubes, a beaker, a stirring rod or craft stick, and water
- Two 50 mL graduated cylinders, a balloon, a funnel, baking soda, and vinegar
- Safety goggles
Be aware of any student allergies.
