Teaching Resource
What If? Materials Template
A set of 6 templates to use when investigating the properties of materials.
Use this teaching resource when studying Chemical Science and exploring the properties of materials.
Enlarge the templates and display around the room as posters. Students contribute to the posters by imagining the consequences in each scenario. They are encouraged to consider their senses as they write down their ideas. This is a fun activity which leads to discussion about the suitability of materials for specific purposes.
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Chemical Sciences: Clever Changes – Unit Plan
This Chemical Sciences unit investigates the physical changes of materials and how properties change when materials stretch, bend, twist, heat or cool. Students predict how materials will vary and whether they can be returned to their original state.
NSW Curriculum alignment
- STe-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
- STe-4MW-ST
Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
- STe-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
- STe-4MW-ST
Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
Victorian Curriculum alignment
- VCSIS050
Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
- VCSIS050
Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
- VCSIS050
Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
- VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
- VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
- VCSSU044
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties

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