Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways

This downloadable resource explores the properties of gases and liquids.

The resource is a Connected Learning Experience in which the students not only explore the properties of gases and liquids but also follow instructions to predict the effect of changing a variable when planning an investigation. They will use equipment in safe ways and improve the accuracy of their results. Students will construct a table to organise data. They will compare their data with their predictions and describe the fairness of the investigation.

This unit of work introduces students to the different states of matter.

The resource details ways of supporting and engaging Year 5 students when learning about the states of matter and the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

This inquiry-based teaching unit provides advice and outlines tasks and activities that are intended to engage students when investigating the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

It includes 7 lesson plans, teacher background information and student worksheets that support its implementation.

This online resource helps develop an understanding of the properties of gases.

The resource details some simple experiments to help students develop an understanding of the properties of the mixture of gases they are most familiar with: the air around us.

By watching and performing these several simple experiments, students gain an understanding of the following properties of air: it has mass, it takes up space, it can move, it exerts pressure, it can do work.

This online resource helps identify common misconceptions about the states of matter.

The resource provides background information about the states of matter that can help teachers identify and explore some of the common student alternative conceptions.

It also gives the proper scientific view, critical teaching ideas and teaching activities.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S5U04 (Year 5)