Materials: States of matter

Exploring states of matter and changes of state.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Solids

Knowledge​​

  • To identify solids using their properties. 

Working scientifically

  • To ask relevant questions about the properties of solids.

Lesson 2: Liquids and gases

Knowledge

  • To identify liquids and gases using their properties. 

Working scientifically

  • To use results to draw simple conclusions about the properties of liquids.

Lesson 3: Melting and freezing

Knowledge​​

  • To describe melting and freezing.

Working scientifically

  • To use thermometers to take accurate measurements before and after melting.

Lesson 4: Condensing and evaporating

Knowledge​​

  • To describe condensing and evaporating.

Working scientifically

  • To make predictions for new values about evaporation rates.

Lesson 5: The water cycle

Knowledge​​

  • To describe the different stages of the water cycle. 

Working scientifically

  • To record the stages of the water cycle using a labelled diagram.

Lesson 6: Climate change and the water cycle

Knowledge

  • To describe how temperature affects evaporation rates and the water cycle.

Working scientifically

  • To research climate change and the water cycle. 

Key skills

Posing questions

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Key knowledge

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Key vocabulary

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Unit resources

Assessment – Science Y4: States of matter

Assessment resources for this unit. Use

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Knowledge organiser

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Key vocabulary

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Subject resources

Policy support

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Long-term plan

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Knowledge and skills progression

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Equipment list

A list of essential and optional

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Key vocabulary

Available from 1st July 2024. Vocabulary

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Assessment

A downloadable spreadsheet to record

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National curriculum mapping

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Knowledge and skills progression

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