Physical and Chemical Changes Activity: Claims and Evidence

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In this activity, students read 4 short and engaging informational text passages about physical changes and chemical reactions. Then, they complete a CER for each section using evidence from the text for each one.

Grades 7 and Up

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Students read 4 short and engaging informational text passages about physical changes and chemical reactions. Then, they complete a CER for each section using evidence from the text for each one.

The CERs focus on evidence of a physical versus a chemical change. Concepts included include physical and chemical changes to matter and the terms exergonic and endothermic.

Each of the 4 Sections (1 page each) Include:

  • Short, engaging text passage
  • Claims-Evidence-Reasoning question(s)
  • Follow up questions

Passage Topics Include:

  • Glow sticks
  • Popcorn
  • Bioluminescence in the ocean
  • Cold packs (for injuries)

We find this a helpful practice for standardized tests because it requires using background knowledge and information from text to arrive at an answer.

Teacher Notes:

  • Includes answer key.
  • A link to the Google Slides version is provided in the downloadable PDF.
  • Related standards NGSS MS-PS1-2 and MS-PS1-5
  • Please note that this resource is not editable.
  • Get this activity at a huge discount in our Physical & Chemical Changes Unit!

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