Chemical and Physical Changes
The first unit of 5th Grade Science will be the study of Chemical and Physical Change. This unit is a perfect opportunity to further explore the Scientific Method which was introduced in 4th Grade. The physical qualities and states of matter of water, oxidation, weathering and exothermic/endothermic reactions are a few of the topics covered.
Focus
• Identify chemical and physical changes
• Construct a basic understanding of the Law of Conservation of Matter
• Conduct basic experiments to determine if matter has changed physically or chemically
Websites to Explore on the Topic:
Matter by Chem4Kids.com
Acids and Bases by Discovery
Physical and Chemical Changes by Prentice-Hall
Internet Game that Demonstrates a Concept:
Changes in Matter by the BBC
Focus
• Identify chemical and physical changes
• Construct a basic understanding of the Law of Conservation of Matter
• Conduct basic experiments to determine if matter has changed physically or chemically
Websites to Explore on the Topic:
Matter by Chem4Kids.com
Acids and Bases by Discovery
Physical and Chemical Changes by Prentice-Hall
Internet Game that Demonstrates a Concept:
Changes in Matter by the BBC