Worksheet: Physical Changes and Material Composition
Instructions: 1. Read each scenario carefully. 2. Determine whether the given change is a physical change or not. 3. Circle the correct answer. 4. Write down the material composition of the object before and after the change. 5. Have fun learning!
Scenario 1: Emma has a piece of clay. She shapes it into a ball and then flattens it into a pancake shape. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 2: Liam has a glass of water. He pours the water into an ice cube tray and puts it in the freezer. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 3: Sophia has a wooden block. She uses sandpaper to smooth its surface. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 4: Noah has a piece of paper. He folds it into a paper airplane. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 5: Olivia has a metal spoon. She heats it over a flame until it turns red. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 6: Ethan has a plastic bottle. He cuts it in half to make a container. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 7: Ava has a piece of bread. She toasts it until it becomes crispy. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 8: Mia has a balloon filled with air. She lets the air out, and the balloon becomes flat. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 9: Lucas has a block of ice. He leaves it outside, and it melts into a puddle of water. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Scenario 10: Zoe has a crayon. She sharpens it to make a fine point. Is this a physical change? (Circle one) Yes No Material composition before: _________ Material composition after: __________
Note: Encourage children to think critically and discuss their answers with you or their peers.
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