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

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Flour and play the video.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should 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); could use the Knowledge organiser to confirm the properties of a gas or a liquid.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should 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; should 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); could choose an extension activity relating to gases or liquids from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: States of matter.

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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

  • conclusion

    A summary of what happened, using evidence and scientific knowledge.

  • gas

    A gas does not have a fixed shape or volume.

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