A physical change is a change of matter from one state (form) to another.
Examples:
A chemical change is a change that forms a different kind of matter.
Examples:
Here's a really cool video from Scholastic on Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter.
Examples:
- ice cream melting
- liquid water freezing and becoming solid ice
- cutting wood
- clouds forming in the sky
A chemical change is a change that forms a different kind of matter.
Examples:
- baking a cake
- burning wood
- a nail rusting
- photosynthesis
Here's a really cool video from Scholastic on Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter.
Plus there is a follow-up online multiple choice test that the kids can take after watching the video.
Click here: Scholastic Study Jams: Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter

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Click here: Scholastic Study Jams: Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter

If your students enjoy Boom cards, check out my Boom Learning Cards: Physical & Chemical Changes deck.
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