VC2S6U03
the observable properties of matter (solids, liquids and gases) can be explained by modelling the motion and arrangement of their particles; mixtures (including solutions) can be formed by combining 2 or more different substances
- using role-play to model the arrangement and motion of particles in solids, liquids and gases, and exploring, with guidance, ideas about what exists between particles
- using a large plastic syringe to observe the compressibility of air compared with that of liquids, and observing a virtual demonstration of coloured gases being compressed and providing an explanation for the change in colour intensity
- exploring examples that demonstrate that gases have mass, such as blowing air through straws to move objects and using a balance to compare an empty balloon to one filled with air
- investigating mixtures by setting up sensory bins with a variety of materials that can be sorted and mixed, such as beads, rice, pasta, buttons, coins and plastic lids
- identifying common examples of mixtures and solutions in their daily lives
- making lemonade (a solution) by dissolving lemon juice and sugar (solutes) into water (a solvent)
- recognising Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledges and understandings of solids, liquids and gases, and how these knowledges are applied in a range of processes and practices, including the use of ochres and in cooking
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Facts of the Matter PowerPoint Presentation
Intoduce your students to matter and change with an engaging interactive teaching presentation for Year 5.
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What's the Matter? Worksheets
Help your students differentiate between states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) with a set of printable ‘What’s the Matter?’ Cut and Paste worksheets.
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States of Matter Word Wall Vocabulary
Review vocabulary related to matter with a printable illustrated States of Matter Word Wall.
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Evaporation Experiment - Cover to Conserve
Investigate if evaporation can be reduced by covering a body of water with a hands on Evaporation Experiment.
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Going, Going, Gone! - Changing States of Matter Experiment
Explore the changing states of matter due to temperature with an engaging science lab activity.
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Understanding States of Matter - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Engage your students with an interactive activity where they cut and paste to match the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
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States of Matter Poster Pack
Cover the basics of the states of matter with this set of posters.
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Year 4 States of Matter - Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
Teach science and reading skills with a set of printable Year 4 Reading Worksheets about the three states of matter.
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Does Air Have Mass? Matter Science Experiments
Explore the physical properties of gases and discover that air has mass with a set of 4 matter experiments for kids.