Solids & Liquids Incursion (Levels 3 & 4)

Theme: Science – Chemical Sciences
Level: 3 & 4

Students will investigate the changes that occur between solid and liquid matter when adding and removing heat.

Activities

Discuss prior knowledge of matter and its states.
Investigate the special properties of solids and liquids.
Classify materials based on state of matter and recognise that some materials do not fit nicely.
Explore how different solids can be bent.
Observe surface tension in liquids.
Investigate the change in viscosity of a liquid due to temperature.
Compare evaporation of different liquids.
Test the melting point of wax, chocolate, citric acid and sugar.
Conduct experiments safely in a group.

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Berwick Primary School

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Kensington Primary School

This session has really inspired me to do more science with my class.

Lockwood Primary School

The presenter was absolutely fantastic, thoroughly engaging. All students were interested and enjoyed the theory and practical aspects of the session.

Serpell Primary School

Excellent! Really enjoyed hearing the children’s thinking. Great explanations!

Dandenong South Primary School

Very interesting session. Children were engaged and wanting to experiment more.

Lockwood Primary School

A very enjoyable session. The presenter was very engaging and informative. Students responded in a positive way enjoying and participating eagerly in all the experiments.

Serpell Primary School

Great way to introduce Solids Liquids and Gas. Simple experiments and easy to understand.

Findon Primary School

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Lockwood Primary School

Testimonials

Overall it was great for the students to get a ‘hands on’ approach to science and to understand how science is everywhere and the different types.

Lockwood Primary School

Well organised and engaging as usual.

Richmond Primary School

Great way to introduce Solids Liquids and Gas. Simple experiments and easy to understand.

Findon Primary School

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St Anne’s Catholic Primary School

Presentation was an enjoyable and valuable learning session for all students. The presenter was well organized and described activities and tasks with relevant detail.

Serpell Primary School

The presenter was absolutely fantastic, thoroughly engaging. All students were interested and enjoyed the theory and practical aspects of the session.

Serpell Primary School