There are two types of change in matter: Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter
This information is taken from this blog: Learning Ideas - Grades K-8
A physical change is a change of matter from one state (form) to another.
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.
