This term our topic is “States of Matter”. This project teaches children about solids, liquids and gases and their characteristic properties. Throughout this topic the children will observe how materials change state as they are heated and cooled, and learn key terminology associated with these processes.
To find out more, view our States of Matter Knowledge Organiser.
States of Matter Lesson Overview
| Lesson | Learning focus |
| 1 | Solids, liquids and gases |
| 2 | Classifying solids, liquids and gases and particle theory |
| 3 | Melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation |
| 4 | States of matter in water |
| 5 | Observing, measuring and recording changes over time |
| 6 | Melting and boiling points |
| 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | Planning an investigation, carrying out an investigation, recording and interpreting results and drawing graphs to represent results. |
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States of Matter Vocabulary Mat