Fun with Physical Changes
A kindergarten science worksheet to explore physical changes through observation and simple activities.
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Fun with Physical Changes
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Hello, young scientist! Today we will learn about physical changes. A physical change is when something looks different but is still the same thing. For example, if you tear a paper, it's still paper!
Follow the instructions for each activity.
Look at the pictures. Is it a physical change? Circle True or False.

True
False
Tearing a piece of paper.

True
False
An ice cube melting into water.
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Choose from: same, different.
When you cut an apple, it is still an apple. It looks but it is still the fruit.
When you play with playdough, you can make many shapes, but it is still playdough.
Think of something that can change its shape but is still the same thing. Draw a picture of it before and after the change. Then, write one sentence about it.
Before Change
After Change
1. What happens when you bend a pipe cleaner?
It becomes a new thing.
It changes shape but is still a pipe cleaner.
It disappears.
It gets hot.