Physical Science Unit Resources
Energy
Energy and Matter Potential Energy
Heat Energy Transfer Kinetic Energy
Forces and Interactions
Newton’s First and Second Law of Motion Gravity
Newton’s Third Law of Motion Electric and Magnetic Forces
Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Waves
Digital and Analog Signals
Structure and Properties of Matter
Atoms, Elements & the Periodic Table Motion of Molecules
Synthetic Materials Changes in Molecule Motion
Chemical Reactions
Evidence of a Chemical Change Thermal Energy Project
Conservation of Mass
Conservation of Mass Mini Unit Resources
Students independently practice counting atoms in chemical formulas and review why we cannot turn carbon into gold! They demonstrate the law of conservation of mass by comparing the reactants and products of rust. Students model the reaction between baking soda and vinegar by cutting apart reactant molecules, building the products and creating a poster of this chemical equation!
Evidence of a Chemical Reaction Mini Unit Resources
Students differentiate between physical and chemical changes and learn the signs of a chemical reaction. Then, they plan and carry out an investigation and compare reactants (baking soda and vinegar) and products to determine if a chemical change has occurred. Students share their evidence for a chemical change with a claim, evidence and reasoning assessment.