Midway Elementary School’s fifth grade students recently turned their science classroom into a short-order kitchen as they explored the states of matter and the differences between physical and chemical changes.
Under the guidance of science teacher Kim Walter and instructional coach Theresa Alonso, students participated in a hands-on activity that brought their recent lessons to life. The lesson? Matter matters, especially when it’s edible.
To demonstrate physical changes, students created mixtures like fruit cups, pancake batter, whipped cream with chocolate chips or fruit, and freshly poured orange juice. These mixtures retained their individual components, allowing students to observe how matter can change form without altering its chemical identity.
