Physical Changes Lab

This lesson allows the students to expand their knowledge about how the physical properties of a substance can be changed. Students are given multiple opportunities, using first-hand experiences and familiar objects in different contexts, to identify characteristics of a physical change.

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Physical Changes Lab

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Students will:

Design a simple experiment to determine how the physical properties of matter can change over time and under different conditions.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Creating

Helpful Hints

Stations: You will need enough materials at each station for each student in the class.

• Balloons (Remind the students not to share the balloons)

• Ice cubes in a large bowl

• White paper and a bowl of colored water

• Construction paper, a bowl of water, several paint brushes

• Small sheets of white paper

• Pieces of aluminum foil

• Ruler

• Lab sheet per student (Found in student journal)

References

Contributors:

Christine Gillum

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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