Y3/4 (B): Materials: States of matter

Exploring states of matter and changes of state.

Lessons

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: Solids

Knowledge​​

  • To identify solids using their properties. 

Working scientifically

  • To ask relevant questions about the properties of solids.

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: Liquids and gases

Knowledge

  • To identify liquids and gases using their properties. 

Working scientifically

  • To use results to draw simple conclusions about the properties of liquids.

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: Melting and freezing

Knowledge​​

  • To describe melting and freezing.

Working scientifically

  • To use thermometers to take accurate measurements before and after melting.

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: Condensing and evaporating

Knowledge​​

  • To describe condensing and evaporating.

Working scientifically

  • To make predictions for new values about evaporation rates.

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: The water cycle

Knowledge​​

  • To describe the different stages of the water cycle. 

Working scientifically

  • To record the stages of the water cycle using a labelled diagram.

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Climate change and the water cycle

Knowledge

  • To describe how temperature affects evaporation rates and the water cycle.

Working scientifically

  • To research climate change and the water cycle. 

Key skills

Posing questions

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Key knowledge

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Key vocabulary

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