teaching resource

Science Experiment - Solid Wood vs Laminate

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A science experiment which investigates the strengths of solid wood and laminate.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Years: 3 - 6

Curriculum

ACSSU074

Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties that can influence their use
ACSHE061

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSHE062

Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions
ACSIS064

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS066

Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS065

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS216

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSIS068

Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ACSIS069

Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not
ACSIS071

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

teaching resource

Science Experiment - Solid Wood vs Laminate

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A science experiment which investigates the strengths of solid wood and laminate.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Years: 3 - 6

A science experiment which investigates the strengths of solid wood and laminate.

Wood is a strong, durable material that has been used for as long as humans have been making things. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese decided to try to improve on this strength and durability by producing a new material: laminate.

This Chemical Sciences experiment allows students to investigate natural and processed materials and their comparative strengths.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment, then complete the worksheets provided.

The aim of this experiment is to compare the strengths of solid wood and laminate.

A Krazy Kristian’s Science Show demonstration video is available to show the students how this experiment should be run.

Curriculum

ACSSU074

Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties that can influence their use
ACSHE061

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSHE062

Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions
ACSIS064

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS066

Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS065

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS216

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSIS068

Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ACSIS069

Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not
ACSIS071

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

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