Science3-5
Physical and Chemical Changes Review for 5th Grade
By Erika M.
A matching and fill-in-the-blank review worksheet that helps 5th graders tell physical changes from chemical changes and understand endothermic and exothermic reactions. Students draw lines to pair terms with definitions and use a word bank to complete sentences, building science vocabulary and clear reasoning about matter.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a short review after introducing physical and chemical changes, working through it in about 20-30 minutes as a warm-up or exit review.
- Discussion question: Why is melting ice a physical change, while vinegar and milk making plastic is a chemical change? What evidence tells you a new substance formed?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-read the definitions aloud, and have students underline key words like 'heat,' 'shape,' or 'substance' before matching.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write one original example of each type of change and explain whether it is endothermic or exothermic.
- Estimated time: about 25 minutes including a brief class check of answers.
Science3-5
Physical and Chemical Changes Review for 5th Grade
By Erika M.
A matching and fill-in-the-blank review worksheet that helps 5th graders tell physical changes from chemical changes and understand endothermic and exothermic reactions. Students draw lines to pair terms with definitions and use a word bank to complete sentences, building science vocabulary and clear reasoning about matter.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a short review after introducing physical and chemical changes, working through it in about 20-30 minutes as a warm-up or exit review.
- Discussion question: Why is melting ice a physical change, while vinegar and milk making plastic is a chemical change? What evidence tells you a new substance formed?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-read the definitions aloud, and have students underline key words like 'heat,' 'shape,' or 'substance' before matching.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write one original example of each type of change and explain whether it is endothermic or exothermic.
- Estimated time: about 25 minutes including a brief class check of answers.