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Changes in Matter 3D Research Project Cube | Physical & Chemical Change Activity

Description

Help students explore how matter transforms with this Changes in Matter – Physical & Chemical Change 3D Research Project Cube, a hands-on, student-centered research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school science classrooms. Students investigate the difference between physical and chemical changes, explore real-world examples, and organize their findings into a three-dimensional research cube that makes abstract science concepts visual, engaging, and memorable.

Perfect for matter units, physical science lessons, chemistry foundations, and STEM research projects, this activity blends research, critical thinking, scientific writing, and creative presentation while giving students a meaningful way to showcase their learning in your classroom or hallways.

Students can complete these cubes two ways. You can print the template on card stock and have them complete it by hand, or you can give them the PowerPoint template, have them complete it in PowerPoint, then print the completed cube.

Your students will be completely engaged with this hands-on science activity!

What’s Included?

  • Student directions/graphic organizer (PDF)
  • Grading rubric – Fully editable
  • Completed Teacher Sample
  • (2) 2.5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
  • (2) 2.5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
  • (1) 3.5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
  • (1) 3.5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
  • (1) 5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
  • (1) 5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)

**Note: The 5″ cube template is meant to fit a square tissue box. 5″ is an approximate measurement as all square tissue box brands might be a slightly different size.

Materials Needed

  • Plain white paper or card stock (white or light colors)
  • Scissors
  • Tape or glue

Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

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This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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