Comparing and grouping solids, liquids and gases
I can compare and group materials according to whether they are in solid, liquid or gas state.
Comparing and grouping solids, liquids and gases
I can compare and group materials according to whether they are in solid, liquid or gas state.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Solids, liquids and gases have different properties
- We can observe and classify materials as solid, liquid or gas state
- Some objects are made from different materials, so can have properties of more than one state
- Some materials are difficult to classify because they appear to have properties of both solids and liquids
Keywords
Solid - A solid has a fixed shape and volume but some solids can change shape when a force is applied.
Liquid - A liquid can flow, has a fixed volume and takes the shape of the bottom its container
Gas - A gas can flow, has no fixed volume and takes the shape of the whole of its container
Classify - To classify is to sort objects into groups
Venn diagram - A Venn diagram is a way of displaying how you group items. It is made up of overlapping circles
Common misconception
Some solids can be poured and take the shape of their containers and therefore are liquids. A material is not the same material after it has been crushed.
Teaching slides and investigation will help children consider the difference between one solid particle of a material and a pile of particles which behaves together like a liquid.
Equipment
Digestive biscuits, saucers, spoons, hand lenses, different shaped small containers.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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