teaching resource

Science Experiment - Suck It Up!

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Years: 4 - 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 - Suck It Up!

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Years: 4 - 6

A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.

Different materials have the ability to suck up liquids. This is called ‘absorption’ and is a property of certain porous materials. Properties of absorptive materials can be measured by how much liquid they can absorb.

This Chemical Sciences experiment allows students to investigate materials and their absorptive properties.

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

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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