Summary
Learn about the differences between chemical and physical changes: In a chemical change we form a new subsctance, in a physical change you don't.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Chemical vs. Physical Changes:
- What did the video show about chemical vs. physical changes that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed chemical vs. physical changes in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what chemical vs. physical changes means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.