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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Observing Properties of Matter Teaching Slides
Introduce your students to the classification of matter based on measurable, testable, and observable physical properties with an interactive teaching slide deck.
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Techniques for Separating Mixtures Worksheet Pack
Explore the concept of separating mixtures with this worksheet pack for upper primary.
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Observing Chemical Reactions Experiment for Kids
Investigates chemical changes and the law of conservation of mass with our Observing Chemical Reactions Experiments.
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Observing Matter Picture Zoom Task Cards
Challenge your students to observe the properties of matter with an engaging Matter Observation Picture Zoom Activity.
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Observing Properties of Matter Task Cards - Year 5
Practise observational skills and discover the characteristics of matter with a set of printable Year 5 Properties of Matter Task cards.
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Mixtures and Solutions Worksheet Pack - Vocabulary Review
A vocabulary matching task relating to pure substances and mixtures.
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Physical Properties of Matter Vocabulary Foldable
Introduce your students to observable and measurable properties of matter with a printable Properties of Matter Vocabulary Foldable.
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Year 5 Properties of Matter Activity - Scavenger Hunt
Explore the observable properties of matter in the classroom environment with a Year 5 Matter Scavenger hunt.
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Mixtures Worksheet
Practise identifying mixtures and their components with a printable Mixtures Worksheet.
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Mixtures and Solutions Sorting Activity
Distinguish between mixtures and solutions with this 24-card sorting activity.
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Facts of the Matter
This Chemical Sciences unit explores the concept that solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways.
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Solids
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the observable characteristics of solids and how they behave in different ways.
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Changing States of Matter
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the way solids, liquids and gases change in different situations.
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Liquids
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the observable characteristics of liquids and how they behave in different ways.
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Matter Matters!
Introduce key terms and concepts related to matter and states of matter with this Year 5 lesson plan.
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Slime - Solid, Liquid or Gas?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will recognise that not all substances can be easily classified on the basis of their observable properties.
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Knowing Matters!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore how knowledge of states of matter and their changes can help inform practices and decision making.
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Going, Going, Gone!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will recognise that substances exist in different states depending on the temperature.
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Gases
A 60 minute lesson in which students will observe that gases have mass and take up space.
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Understanding States of Matter
An assessment task designed to assess students' knowledge and understanding of solids, liquids and gases, their properties and their behaviour.