Properties of Liquids and SolidsThe 11 lessons in this module introduce students to the properties of liquids and their interactions with other forms of matter. Students explore solutions, suspensions, absorption, and flotation, and are given an opportunity to design, construct, and test a floating object.Also included:materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates. |
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absorb water Activity Center Activity Sheet Directions aluminum foil B.Ed basin berry baskets boat bottle chart paper clear plastic glasses condensation container with lid Cooperative Skills Creative Teaching Press Date different liquids Directions to students Divide the class droplets encourage students Eve Bunting experiment eyedroppers filter following materials food coloring freezer Hands-On Science hazardous materials ice cube included Information for Teachers Kids Can Press labeled Liquid Liquid litre magnifying glass measuring spoon metre Name need the following Note paper clip paper towel Peguis Publishers 2001 pencil pennies Plasticine Popsicle sticks Properties of Liquids provide each group record results reproduced for classroom safety card safety symbols salt Science Activity Science Background Information Science Journal scientific literacy Show the students sink solids and liquids solution stir strip students examine students measure Styrofoam trays syrup think will happen transparent vegetable oil Venn Diagram water vapor wax paper