Term 1 Big Ideas:
Gr. 2 – Materials can be changed through physical and chemical processes
Gr. 3 – All matter is made of particles
*Our science unit will start off with a review of properties of matter.
Look at each picture and identify whether it is a physical or chemical change.
Rotting orange
Melting ice
Fabric that's been cut
Digestion
Rusted chains
Baked cake
Burning logs
Video References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOr76Zx48QM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x49BtB5dOwg
During our popcorn science experiment, students practised using their observation skills and making a prediction. The intent is not just to predict the correct response, but to share and explain their reasons based on their understanding or acquired knowledge of physical and chemical changes in matter.