Lesson summary
Students conduct an experiment that demonstrates the arrangement of particles in water.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- investigate how the arrangement of particles in water causes objects to float on its surface.
Success criteria:
Students can...
- conduct an experiment to prove a theory.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content descriptions:
Science:
Students learn to:
- explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles (AC9S5U04)
- explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles (AC9S5U04)
Relevant parts of Year 5 achievement standards:
By the end of Year 5, students relate the particulate arrangement of solids, liquids and gases to their observable properties.
Resources required
- Bowl, small
- Dishwashing liquid
- Ground pepper
- Paper clip
- Toothpick
Skills
This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:
- curiosity
- reflection
- critical thinking
Additional info
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium - support students in the theories, practical experimentation, and explaining and recording their observations.
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