Activity Overview
A chemical change occurs when a substance or substances change to make a new substance or substances. Chemical change occurs through chemical reactions. Chemical reactions are normally not easily reversible because the atoms of a substance are rearranged. A physical change occurs when a substance or substances combine, but the result does not change the original substances. Some physical changes are easier to reverse than others, such as dissolving salt in water.
In this activity, students will create a T Chart that illustrates examples of chemical and physical changes. To extend this activity, ask students to describe what happens during the change and why it's an example of a physical or chemical change.
Chemical vs. Physical Changes
| Examples of Chemical Change | Examples of Physical Change |
|---|---|
| Cooking an Egg | Melting Ice |
| A Rusting Nail | A Bottle of Soda Freezing |
| Burning a Match | Crumpling Paper into a Ball |
| Milk Turning Sour | Butter Melting on Toast |
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Identify and illustrate different types of chemical and physical changes.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Label the columns as "Examples of Chemical Change" and "Examples of Physical Change".
- Identify three examples of each and write the name in the title of the cell.
- Use a combination of scenes, character and props to illustrate your examples.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 33 Points | Emerging 16 Points | Beginning 0 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examples | There are at least five cells giving a correct example of an indicator of chemical change. | There are at least three cells giving a correct example of an indicator of chemical change. | There are a least two cells giving a correct example of an indicator of chemical change. |
| Illustration | The storyboard cell clearly illustrates indicator example. | The storyboard cell relates to the indicator example, but is difficult to understand. | The storyboard cell does not clearly relate to the indicator example. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
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