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Science Experiment – States of Matter

PDF | 5 pages | Years: 5 - 6

A science experiment that investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed.

Matter makes up all substances in the physical universe. Substances can exist in three states of matter: solid, liquid, or gas. The state of a substance can be changed by changing its temperature. Turning a liquid into a solid is called freezing. So, if a liquid is put in a freezer, will that always make it a solid? Let’s investigate!

This Chemical Sciences experiment allows students to investigate changing states of matter.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment, then complete the worksheets provided.

States of Matter Vocabulary

solid
matter
States of matter
plasma
gas
liquid
temperature
heat
energy
condensation
melting
freezing
chemical symbol
kinetic energy
vapourisation
physical change
chemical change
sublimation
melting point
chemical property
element
boiling point
physical properties
atom
mass
mixture
nucleus
property
molecule
solution
volume
freezing point
vapour

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Curriculum

ACSSU077

Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways
ACSHE081

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS087

Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS086

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS218

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ACSIS090

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS091

Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations
ACSIS093

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts

VCSSU073

Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people's lives
VCSSU076

Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them
VCSIS082

With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
VCSIS083

With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
VCSIS085

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to record, represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data
VCSIS086

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
VCSIS087

Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem
VCSIS088

Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
VCSSU076

Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them
VCSIS082

With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
VCSIS083

With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
VCSIS085

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to record, represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data
VCSIS086

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
VCSIS087

Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem
VCSIS088

Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships

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