Physical & Chemical Changes Complete Lesson Plan - MS

Bring chemistry to life with this engaging, ready-to-teach unit on physical and chemical changes.
This fully editable, multiday lesson includes presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments—everything you need to deliver an interactive, differentiated experience with minimal prep time.

With student-led, multimodal learning, this lesson helps middle school students explore how evidence of chemical reactions reveals the formation of new substances—all while you focus on supporting student success.

Essential Question

• How does evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed?

Texas Teachers: This lesson aligns with the 2017 TEKS and will not be updated for the 2021 standards.

Why Teachers Love This Kesler Science Complete Lesson

• Differentiated materials that support all learners

• Multimodal learning that keeps students engaged and curious

• Maximum flexibility – fully printable, fully digital, or both

• Editable PowerPoints to customize lessons for your classroom

• Spanish translations for vocabulary, reading passages, and interactive notebook pages

This lesson follows the **research-backed 5E Instructional Model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—**to help students make real-world connections through inquiry-based science learning.

What’s Included in Each 5E Stage

Engage

Hook your students’ curiosity and introduce key vocabulary and ideas:

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards in English and Spanish

• Teacher guide with discussion prompts, class activities, and common misconceptions

Explore

Guide your students through discovery with a student-led, differentiated station lab designed for all learning styles.
With nine interactive stations, students investigate physical and chemical changes through experimentation, reading, research, and video analysis.

Input Stations help students absorb new information through multimodal experiences:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment connecting new concepts through engagement

• Read It! – Short reading passage with comprehension questions (English and Spanish versions included)

• Research It! – Guided online investigation with structured tasks and reflection questions

• Watch It! – Short, focused video with questions and discussion prompts

Output Stations allow students to apply and demonstrate their learning:

• Organize It! – Sort and categorize examples using printable or digital card sorts

• Write It! – Respond to open-ended prompts using scientific vocabulary

• Illustrate It! – Draw or model concepts to visually reinforce understanding

• Assess It! – Apply new knowledge through structured questions and vocabulary practice

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Designed for early finishers or advanced learners, this station offers crosswords, mini-projects, and games that extend and reinforce learning.

Explain

Clarify understanding and connect discoveries to scientific concepts with:

• Editable PowerPoints (standard and interactive versions)

• Interactive Notebook Templates in printable and digital formats (English and Spanish)

• Note-taking templates to help students track key concepts and terms

Elaborate

Encourage deeper understanding with student-choice projects that allow learners to extend their knowledge of physical and chemical changes through creative, hands-on applications—perfect for in-class or at-home learning.

Evaluate

Reinforce mastery and assess understanding with:

• STAAR 2.0–style assessment questions in both standard and modified versions

• Review worksheets for class discussions, test prep, or homework assignments

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This resource is designed for maximum flexibility, making it ideal for traditional, blended, or online classrooms.
The station lab and interactive notebook materials are fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, ensuring smooth use in any teaching environment.

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