B2 Science · Term 1, Week 6

Materials

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Curriculum details

Strand
Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Materials (1.2)
Content standard
B2.1.2.2 - Know that substances can exist in different physical states (solid, liquid, gas): many substances can be changed from one state to another by heating or cooling
Indicator
B2.1.2.2.1 - Describe the properties of solids, liquids, and gases
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 38

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Display different materials (real or pictures) in the solid, liquid or gaseous state, e.g. ice, water, vapour, fruit juice, oil and gravels.
- Learners observe the materials and describe their properties in terms of appearance, shape, flow, and how easily they can be squeezed, stretched and compressed.
- In groups learners sort out more materials into solids, liquids and gases.
- Demonstrate the formation of vapour (gaseous state) by boiling water.