Unit Plan

Facts of the Matter

10 x lessons | Suitable for years: 5

This Chemical Sciences unit explores the concept that solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways.

It consists of 9 lessons of approximately 60 minutes duration.

The sequence of lessons and suggested time frames should be regarded as a guide only; teachers should pace lessons in accordance with the individual learning needs of their class.

An assessment task for monitoring student understanding of the unit objectives is included and will require an additional lesson.

Teachers are encouraged to collect samples of students’ work throughout the unit to add to a learning portfolio. These can also be used to assess students’ understanding of the unit objectives.

Curriculum

ACSSU077

Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways
ACSHE081

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSHE083

Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS087

Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS086

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS218

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ACSIS090

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS091

Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations
ACSIS093

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts

VCSSU073

Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people's lives
VCSSU076

Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them
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
VCSIS083

With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
VCSIS085

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to record, represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data
VCSIS086

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
VCSIS087

Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem
VCSIS088

Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
VCSSU076

Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them
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
VCSIS083

With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
VCSIS085

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to record, represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data
VCSIS086

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
VCSIS087

Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem
VCSIS088

Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships

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Lisa O'Neill · 5 years ago

How long does slime last for in a sealed container?
- Royce (Teach Starter) · 5 years ago
  
  Hey Natalie, thank you for reaching our to us. Slime can last a long time in a sealed container. Anywhere from weeks to months depending on how they have been stored, how often they are interacted with and how well it is looked after.

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