Temperature and evaporation: do and review
I can investigate how temperature affects the rate of evaporation.
Temperature and evaporation: do and review
I can investigate how temperature affects the rate of evaporation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scientists make careful observations and measurements, using a range of equipment.
- The results of an investigation can be recorded in different ways.
- Scientists use data they have collected to answer questions.
- Although water can evaporate at low temperatures, the speed of evaporation increases as the temperature increases.
Keywords
Evaporation - Evaporation is the change in state from a liquid to a gas.
Temperature - Temperature is a measure of how hot something is.
Variables - Variables are the things that can be changed, measured or kept the same in a comparative or fair test.
Conclusion - In a conclusion, scientists explain what the results show or mean.
Common misconception
Children may believe that water cannot exist in a gas state because they cannot see it. They may also think that evaporation only occurs at high temperatures.
Teaching slides explain the existence of water vapour, even though it is invisible. By investigation, children observe and measure that evaporation occurs at all temperatures.
To help you plan your year 4 science lesson on: Temperature and evaporation: do and review, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 science lesson on: Temperature and evaporation: do and review, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
flannels and a spray bottle or shallow dishes, a thermometer, weighing scales
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
volume of liquid
time
temperature
