teaching resource

Changing Matter Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?

Updated: 16 Oct 2024

Explore how solids change into liquids with an exciting hands-on Matter science experiment.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Year: 3

Curriculum

ACSSU046

A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heatElaborationsinvestigating how liquids and solids respond to changes in temperature, for example water changing to ice, or melting chocolate (Skills: Numeracy, Critical...
ACSIS053

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS055

Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS054

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS215

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSIS057

Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ACSIS060

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations

AC9S3U04

Investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state
AC9S3I01

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S3I02

Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
AC9S3I03

Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S3I04

Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
AC9S3I05

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
AC9S3I06

Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
AC9S4I01

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S4I02

Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
AC9S4I03

Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S4I04

Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
AC9S4I05

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
AC9S4I06

Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate

teaching resource

Changing Matter Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?

Updated: 16 Oct 2024

Explore how solids change into liquids with an exciting hands-on Matter science experiment.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Year: 3

Explore how solids change into liquids with an exciting hands-on Matter science experiment.

Exploring Changes in Matter With Your Students

Looking for a fun way to teach changes in matter? Encourage your students to dive into hands-on experiments and discover science in action! By letting them explore how solids, liquids, and gases transform, you’re helping them make sense of these important concepts in a way that’s easy to understand and super engaging.

How Long Will It Take to Melt? Changes in Matter Experiment

Get your students excited about scientific discovery with this printable experiment guide! Designed to help young learners investigate whether different solids melt at the same rate when exposed to the same amount of heat, this hands-on activity encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Students will compare how substances like ice, butter, and ice cream respond to heat, recording their observations and making predictions.

With step-by-step instructions, discussion questions, and space for data collection, this guide makes it easy for teachers to bring the wonders of melting solids into the classroom.

This teaching resource should be used in conjunction with the Let’s Experiment! – How Long Will It Take to Melt? video. This video provides a complete demonstration of the experiment.

For safety reasons, students should not attempt this experiment themselves.

Download and Print!

This resource is available as a printable PDF file, as well as an editable Google Slides resource in case you’d like to make any modifications before printing. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.

Check Out A Changes In Matter Video Before You Go!

Don’t stop there! Make sure you check out this handy video where students follow the scientific method to make predictions, record and interpret data, and draw conclusions.

video

Changing States of Matter Video – How Long Will It Take to Melt?

Watch this fun changing states of matter science experiment video with your Year 3 class, and skip the melty classroom mess!

Curriculum

ACSSU046

A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heatElaborationsinvestigating how liquids and solids respond to changes in temperature, for example water changing to ice, or melting chocolate (Skills: Numeracy, Critical...
ACSIS053

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS055

Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS054

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS215

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSIS057

Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ACSIS060

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations

AC9S3U04

Investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state
AC9S3I01

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S3I02

Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
AC9S3I03

Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S3I04

Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
AC9S3I05

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
AC9S3I06

Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
AC9S4I01

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S4I02

Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
AC9S4I03

Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S4I04

Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
AC9S4I05

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
AC9S4I06

Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate

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