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Three Levels of Liquid
2 5 6 Pre & Primary Essentials Experiments Science Chemical Sciences 10 Pages

Three Levels of Liquid

The traditional demonstration of liquids and density.

Use this colourful experiment to illustrate how liquids of different densities layer, and how oil and water do not mix.
 

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to understand that different materials can be combined for a particular purpose.
  • We are learning to understand that solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways.
  • We are learning to understand that solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways.

Curriculum alignment

AC9S5I03 9 Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate AC9S5I01 9 Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions AC9S2H01 9 Describe how people use science in their daily lives, including using patterns to make scientific predictions AC9S5I04 9 Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships AC9S6H01 9 Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others AC9S5U04 9 Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S2I01 9 Pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences AC9S2I02 9 Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions AC9S2I05 9 Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance ACSIS087 8.4 Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate ACSHE098 8.4 Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions ACSSU031 8.4 Different materials can be combined for a particular purpose ACSIS218 8.4 Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations ACSHE034 8.4 Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events ACSIS037 8.4 Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events ACSSU077 8.4 Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways ACSIS231 8.4 With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations ACSIS038 8.4 Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions ACSIS041 8.4 Compare observations with those of others
ST1-7MW-T old Describes how the properties of materials determine their use ST3-7MW-T old Explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-4LW-S old Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-5LW-T old Explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition ST3-8PW-ST old Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST1-5LW-T old Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products ST1-4LW-S old Describes observable features of living things and their environments ST3-9PW-ST old Investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force ST3-6MW-S old Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials ST3-1WS-S old Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions ST1-6MW-S old Identifies that materials can be changed or combined ST1-2DP-T old Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-10ES-S old Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface ST3-3DP-T old Defines problems, and designs, modifies and follows algorithms to develop solutions ST3-11DI-T old Explains how digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data ST1-10ES-S old Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources ST1-1WS-S old Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas ST3-2DP-T old Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
VCSIS084 Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data VCSIS082 With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules VCSIS086 Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations VCSIS050 Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events VCSSU076 Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them VCSIS051 Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions VCSIS054 Compare observations and predictions with those of others

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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