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Investigate properties (e.g., colour, taste, smell, shape, and texture) of familiar liquids and solids.

Indicators for this outcome

(a)	Pose questions that lead to investigation and exploration of the properties of familiar liquids and solids.
(b)	Classify objects in various natural and constructed environments as liquids or solids.
(c)	Identify examples of how liquids, in all three states of matter, are used at home, in the school, and throughout their communites.
(d)	Interpret safety symbols (e.g., WHMIS and consumer chemical hazard symbols) and labels that are used on hazardous product containers for liquids and solids.
(e)	Select and safely use materials and tools (e.g., magnifier, scale, measuring cup, and spatula) to carry out explorations of the observable physical properties of familiar liquids and solids.
(f)	Record and compare observable physical properties (e.g., colour, taste, smell, shape, texture, transparency, and ability to adapt to the shape of container) of familiar liquids and solids.
(g)	Distinguish between properties of familiar liquids and solids.
(h)	Demonstrate that liquids and solids are matter because they have mass and take up space.
(i)	Investigate to determine whether properties of familiar liquids and solids depend on factors such as the amount of substance present.
(j)	Group or sequence liquids and solids according to one or more observable physical properties (e.g., colour, state, texture, smell, transparency, and buoyancy).
(k)	Predict and test changes in characteristics (e.g., shape, colour, and volume) of liquids when they are changed into solids or gases.

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Resources

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Solutions at Work

Engaging footage illustrates the types, characteristics and uses of solutions, paying special attention to solutions we use every day. Additional concepts and terminology: solution, suspension, solute, solvent, water, concentration, solubility, saturated and unsaturated solutions, pH, acids and bases.

Media and Formats : CD/DVD

Price : $49.95

Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018

R071652

Properties of Matter, Part 2: Liquids, Solids, and Gases

Matter is everywhere and in everything. Appropriate examples and experiments make learning about matter easy and fun. Viewers learn that all matter has mass and takes up space, use the five senses to discover the properties of matter and see how matter changes form. A catchy tune helps reinforce key concepts.

Media and Formats : Video

Price : $39.95 USD

Record posted/updated: November 10, 2021

R071578

All About Matter

In this video, students will learn that matter is all around them. Students will discover that matter exists in three forms - gas, liquid and solid. In addition, students will come to understand the different properties, qualities and characteristics of matter. The video uses a combination of live-footage, animation and graphics to explain key concepts and vocabulary about matter.

Media and Formats : CD/DVD

Price : $63.98

Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018

R029633

National Geographic Science 1-2

This series of modular kits allows students to build skills to ensure a complete understanding of the nature of science. The process skills and the nature of science work together to help students think and act like scientists. Students will develop their process skill of observation. Through the nature of science, students will learn that science knowledge is based upon evidence and that science knowledge can change based upon new evidence. Numerous opportunities are provided for students to complete hands-on explorations that ensure a thorough understanding of key science concepts. Each unit opens with a big question to guide learning. Throughout the unit, there are four levels of inquiry. The explore activity allows students to build background knowledge. Teachers direct instruction in directed inquiry. In guided inquiry, students become independent learners with guidance from the teacher. Students choose their own questions, create and carry out plans, collect and record data and share data in open inquiry.

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