Changes in matter experiments

Engage students while teaching them the difference between physical and chemical changes by integrating these 5 experiments into your unit.

A fun and easy science experiment for teaching students the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas! This engaging activity uses a plastic water bottle, water, a balloon, and Alka-Seltzer tablets to demonstrate the states of matter in an exciting way. Watch as the reaction inflates the balloon and download a free printable page to enhance the learning experience. Plus, explore an additional Alka-Seltzer Snow Experiment and find more science and STEM ideas for the entire school year.

Physical and chemical changes in matter anchor chart

These five states of matter activities are perfect to use in your upper elementary science class! These hands-on experiments, lessons, and ideas are just what you need for teaching states of matter in your classroom this year. Click the pin to learn more!

Learn about states of matter and phase changes with these fun and easy states of matter experiments for kids.

This post shares a no prep, fall themed physical and chemical changes activity that will engage your students.

Learning about the changing states of matter is so fun, and sometimes delicious! Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Check it out!

Are you frustrated with finding different ways to get your students to understand how matter changes? Instructing students on being able to identify the differences between chemical and physical changes can be frustrating for both the teacher and the student. When I first began teaching, this was a unit I dreaded. I felt intimidated in ... Read more

This time-saving resource is an amazing set of tasks for learning about physical and chemical changes! Add interactive templates to the fun activities.

Eating is the perfect way to learn about the states of matter! This second grade Next Gen Science lab is the perfect recipe for learning! Read about how we identified and observed changes in matter by making (and eating!) root beer floats!