--- title: S5P1 description: S5P1 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change and a chemical change. image: https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Right%20Image.png --- [![Teacher Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b) [Teacher Login](https://app.knowatom.com/signin) [![KnowAtom Logo](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KnowAtom%20Logo.svg "KnowAtom Logo")](https://www.knowatom.com/) # S5P1 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change and a chemical change. [![Download a Sample Unit](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6) Science & Engineering Practices - [Developing and using models](https://www.knowatom.com/developing-and-using-models) - [Planning and carrying out investigations](https://www.knowatom.com/planning-and-carrying-out-investigations) - [Constructing explanations and designing solutions](https://www.knowatom.com/constructing-explanations-and-designing-solutions) - [Engaging in argument from evidence](https://www.knowatom.com/engaging-in-argument-from-evidence) - [Obtaining evaluating and communicating information](https://www.knowatom.com/obtaining-evaluating-and-communicating-information) Disciplinary Core Ideas - [Weather and Climate](https://www.knowatom.com/weather-and-climate) - [Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer](https://www.knowatom.com/conservation-of-energy-and-energy-transfer) Crosscutting Concepts - [Patterns](https://www.knowatom.com/patterns) - [Cause and Effect](https://www.knowatom.com/cause-and-effect) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f) ## Browse S5P1 Lesson Plans Grade Ranges All K-2 3-5 6-8 [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-07-2023-10-23-57-1501-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/property-of-materials) ## [Property of Materials In this unit, students are introduced to scientific exploration as they observe and test the properties of different kinds of matter. For this lesson, students continue their exploration of properties of matter by classifying different kinds of objects according to observable properties. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/property-of-materials) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/property-of-materials) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image1-Oct-07-2023-11-29-44-7026-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/3rd-grade-science/structure-of-matter) ## [Structure of Matter In 3rd grade, students ask questions and conduct experiments to explore the world around them. In this unit, students unpack the phenomena of tiny particles called atoms that make up all matter in the universe. This page showcases key parts of the first lesson in this unit.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/3rd-grade-science/structure-of-matter) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/3rd-grade-science/structure-of-matter) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Conservation-of-Matter11.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/conservation-of-matter) ## [Conservation of Matter In this unit, students are introduced to the scientific process as they analyze matter in the universe and Earth’s place in the solar system. For the first lesson in this unit, they conduct an experiment to compare the masses of two different substances, analyzing how matter is never created or destroyed. Students also discuss how all matter in the universe is made up of different combinations of atoms formed from chemical reactions. This page highlights key parts of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/conservation-of-matter) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/conservation-of-matter) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-09-2023-05-30-53-3447-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/waves-and-energy) ## [Waves and Energy In this unit, students explore the science phenomena of how energy can be transferred from one place to another. Students develop and use models of transverse and longitudinal waves in this lesson. This page showcases key components of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/waves-and-energy) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/waves-and-energy) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-09-2023-05-21-52-9550-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) ## [Engineering Electric Cars In this unit, students explore the science phenomena of how energy is transferred in a circuit to do work. In this lesson, students figure out the phenomena affecting the left and right movement of an electric car. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/properties-of-minerals.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/properties-of-minerals) ## [Properties of Minerals In this unit, students study the processes that shape Earth’s surface, focusing on the formation of minerals (such as diamonds) and rocks. In this lesson, they explore the phenomena exhibited in the properties of rocks and minerals to figure out how the properties of different minerals are a tool to identify them. This page is a high-level overview of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/properties-of-minerals) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/properties-of-minerals) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-08-2023-06-19-35-2600-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-roller-coasters) ## [Engineering Roller Coasters In this unit, students use sleds and roller coasters to explore the relationship between energy, forces, and motion. In this lesson, students apply what they know about energy and forces to engineer a roller coaster. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-roller-coasters) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-roller-coasters) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-08-2023-06-40-30-0635-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/electrical-currents-and-circuits) ## [Electrical Currents and Circuits In this unit, students continue to explore forces and energy, focusing on the science phenomenon of how electrical energy can be transferred from one place to another to do work. In this lesson, students build series and parallel circuits, measuring the amount of current that moves through each circuit with one and two light bulbs. This page highlights some components of that lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/electrical-currents-and-circuits) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/electrical-currents-and-circuits) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-08-2023-06-40-27-7927-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/magnets-and-motors) ## [Magnets and Motors In this unit, students explore the science phenomenon of electric currents and electrical energy. In this lesson, students figure out energy transfers, electricity, and circuits in the context of an electromagnetic motor system. This page showcases each key section of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/magnets-and-motors) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/magnets-and-motors) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-09-2023-05-12-39-7228-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/energy-transfers-and-levers) ## [Energy Transfer and Levers In this lesson students focus on phenomena created by levers, exploring how the structure of the lever determines how much force it can produce to do work. This page is a high-level extract showcasing various parts of the lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/energy-transfers-and-levers) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/energy-transfers-and-levers) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-09-2023-05-30-52-6958-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/pitch-and-volume) ## [Pitch and Volume In this lesson, students focus on figuring out the phenomena that is the pitch of a sound and the various factors that determine pitch. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/pitch-and-volume) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/pitch-and-volume) Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. *Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By State*s. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 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