Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To identify liquids and gases using their properties.
Working scientifically
- To use results to draw simple conclusions about the properties of liquids.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can list the properties of liquids and
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National curriculum
Science
States of matter
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Mutual respect.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Activity: Testing solids, liquids and gases: support version from Lesson 1: Solids to record their observations; could use a reduced number of materials when testing the properties (water only).
Pupils working at greater depth
Could be provided with additional liquid materials (e.g. honey) when testing properties to explore liquids that do not flow easily and take time to take the shape of a container; could watch the link: The Guardian - Water in space and discuss why the water is not ‘taking the shape of the container’ or ‘flowing downwards’ as it would normally. (Gravity causes both of these properties to occur on Earth.)
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: listing the properties of liquids and
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can list the properties of gases, including not having a fixed shape or volume.
- I can identify examples of gases, including air, oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- I can list the properties of liquids, including having a fixed volume but not a fixed shape.
- I can identify examples of liquids, including water, oil and honey.
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Vocabulary definitions
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gas
A gas does not have a fixed shape or volume.
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liquid
A liquid has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 15th November, 2023
