A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate what happens when heat is applied to a range of solids.
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Adding Heat
60 mins
| Suitable for years:
3
Curriculum
ACSSU046
A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heatElaborationsinvestigating how liquids and solids respond to changes in temperature, for example water changing to ice, or melting chocolate (Skills: Numeracy, Critical...
ACSHE050
Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSHE051
Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions
ACSIS053
With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS055
Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS054
With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS215
Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSIS057
Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ACSIS058
Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not
ACSIS060
Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
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