Document Type
Teacher Resource
Grade Level
Grade Level: 5th Grade
Publication Date
5-2020
Background Information
Students are introduced to the differences between physical and chemical changes in simple kitchen substances that react to water and indicators in characteristic ways. The observable clues that a physical change has occurred includes changes in state such as gas, liquid, or solid. The material itself is the same before and after the change. An ice cube melting is an example of a physical change.
Performance Expectations
5-PS1-4
Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
Recommended Citation
Steffen, Peg, "Physical Science - CLASSROOM DETECTIVE AGENCY: Chemical Changes" (2020). Model NGSS Lessons: 4th - 5th Grade. 13.
https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/model_ngss_lessons_4_5/13
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