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title: "S5P1: Physical vs. Chemical Changes (Georgia Science standard)"
code: S5P1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, S5P1
subject: science
grades:
  - grade-5
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# S5P1: Physical vs. Chemical Changes

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change and a chemical change.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: Grade 5, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/grade-5.md

## Expectations

- **S5P1.a**: Plan and carry out investigations of physical changes by manipulating, separating and mixing dry and liquid materials.
- **S5P1.b**: Construct an argument based on observations to support a claim that the physical changes in the state of water are due to temperature changes, which cause small particles that cannot be seen to move differently.
- **S5P1.c**: Plan and carry out an investigation to determine if a chemical change occurred based on observable evidence (color, gas, temperature change, odor, new substance produced).

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.