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Lesson 2: Liquids and gases

Exploring the properties of liquids and gases and using observations to draw conclusions.
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1. Recap and recall

Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Flour and play the video.

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Assessment – Science Y4: States of matterLesson 1: Solids
Lesson 2: Liquids and gases
Lesson 3: Melting and freezingLesson 4: Condensing and evaporatingLesson 5: The water cycleLesson 6: Climate change and the water cycle
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