Liquids and Solids Science Kit Background Info Discuss

Liquids and Solids Science Kit

Background Info • Discuss scientific vocabulary • Matter- Everything in our world in made of matter. All matter takes up space. • Properties- Characteristics of matter that can be used to describe it. Make GLAD Charts Structure/Function

Lesson 1 Observing & Describing Two Solids • Compare the spoon and the steel ball. • How are the objects alike and different? • Discuss and record in science journals. • They are both solids. • Solids have their own shape. SEP: Plan and carry out investigations

Lesson 2 Observing Properties • Students sort solids on the basis of the properties of color and shape. • Students describe and discuss similarities and differences. • Introduce the “Properties of Solids” Chart SEP: Plan and carry out investigations CCC: Patterns

Properties of Solids Color What color it is Shape What shape it is Shape’s effect on stacking Whether it stacks Shape’s effect on rolling Whether it rolls and, if so, how far Hardness How hard it feels Buoyancy Whether is sinks or floats Magnetism Whether it is attracted to a magnet

Lesson 3 Comparing Solids That Roll and Stack Students test solids to determine whether they roll or stack. Students describe and discuss similarities and differences. Students discuss the characteristic of the solids that both roll and stack. What do the shapes have in common? Round solids vs solids with flat sides Structure/Function

Lesson 4 Rolling Solids • Students predict which solids will roll down a ramp and which will roll the farthest. • Students determine how far they can make a solid move by blowing on it through a straw. • Students discuss their observations and record their discoveries. SEP: Plan and carry out investigation Argue from evidence Construct explanations CCC: Cause/Effect

Lesson 5 Testing the Hardness of Solids • Students arrange a set of solids in a serial order on the basis of how hard they are. • Students discuss and compare the ways they have arranged the solids. Structure/Function SEP; Plan and carry out investigation

Lesson 6 Investigating Solids in Water • Make Predictions First • Investigate what happens when they place solids in water. • Which solids sink and which solids float? • Describe and compare similarities. • Introduce the Buoyant Force SEP: Plan and carry out the investigation

Lesson 7 Testing Solids with a Magnet • • Make Predictions First! Students test solids with a magnet. Students sort the solids. Students describe and compare similarities. • Which is the surprise? • Allow time for free exploration SEP: Plan and carry out the investigation

Lesson 8 Guess My Reason • Refer To Property Chart • Students sort solids into groups on the basis of a property of their choice. • Students guess the reason for how their partner grouped the solids. • Students describe new ways to sort solids. SEP: obtain, evaluate, communicate information CCC: Patterns

Lesson 9 Investigating Two New Solids This lesson provides you with another opportunity to assess your students’ understanding of solids. Students will apply their knowledge about the properties of solids when they investigate two new solids. Structure/ function CCC: Patterns SEP: Plan and carry out the investigation

Lesson 10 Observing and Describing Two Liquids • Ask, “What do you know about liquids”? • Introduce the “Properties of Liquids” Chart • Students observe, describe, and compare water and glue. • Students discuss similarities and differences Structure/Function SEP: Plan and carry out investigation CCC: Patterns

Properties of Liquids Opacity Whether it is opaque or transparent Color What color it is Feel How it feels Viscosity or Fluidity Whether is flows slowly or quickly Buoyancy Whether it floats or sinks in water Miscibility Whether it mixes with water

Lesson 11 Investigating Liquids • Introduce scientific vocabulary • Students observe and compare the appearance and feel of four liquids. • Students observe a drop of each liquid under a hand lens. • Students discuss and record their observations. SEP: Plan and carry out the investigation SEP: analyze /interpret data CCC: Patterns

Lesson 12 Flowing Liquids • Students manipulate liquids in ziplock bags. • Students discuss the idea that liquids have no definite shape and that they flow at different rates.

Lesson 13 Drop Races • Students predict which two liquids will travel down a slick surface faster. • Conduct a drop race to test prediction. • Students record, discuss, and compare their results. SEP: Plan and carry out the investigation SEP: Analyze interpret data

Lesson 14 Mixing Liquids Students will create mixtures and explore miscibility. Students predict what will happen when they pour a liquid into a cup of water. Students test their predictions. Students record and discuss their results. SEP: Plan and carry out the investigation

Lesson 15 Investigating Two New Liquids • Students apply what they have learned about liquids to two new liquids. Structure/Function

Lesson 16 Comparing Solids and Liquids • Students compare similarities and differences between solids and liquids. • Students use their science journal entries for references. SEP: Construct Explanations