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SugarByHalf - Boiling It Down
Lesson2 of 6 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesSocialMental HealthPhysical Health
Lesson Summary
A very practical lesson using sugary drinks to explore the relationship between liquids and solids. The lesson contains two experiments. For the first a stove or electric camping stove is needed.
Students begin by watching a video of a person boiling down a soft drink to reveal its sugar content. They then undertake an experiment to find out how a range of five liquids impact substances similar to teeth – eggshells or chalk. This experiment needs to be left overnight. The next day, students record the details of their experiment including their prediction for what would happen and the actual results.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that sugar is a solid that behaves in certain ways with other solids and liquids
- understand the importance of experiments in food research
- understand the importance of recording research outcomes
Success criteria
Students can:
- observe and participate in an experiment
- explain why original experiments are necessary
- complete a record of the experiment conducted
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