Unit 5 – Change and the Physical Environment

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

Mix it up! What happens when you mix different liquids? Learn about the properties of liquids as you get mixing.

5 images of cumulus clouds that are white, puffy clouds with a flat base at mid level and are often associated with fair weather

15 images of various instruments such as rain gauges, wind vanes and weather satellites used to inform us about the weather

5 images of cirrus clouds that are wispy or feather-like clouds at high level, made of ice crystals and may indicate an approaching storm

11 images that illustrate some daily weather conditions such as cold, hot and windy

1 diagram illustrating the water cycle

Students develop and apply observing, comparing & contrasting and predicting skills as they explore the properties of common liquids and solids.

16 images of some activities that may happen in the summer such as swimming, canoeing and playing baseball

Students investigate the properties of a variety of everyday solids (powders) and liquids to determine the identity of an unknown solid (mystery powder).

Make some goop that has the properties of a liquid and a solid.

Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.

Explore surface tension in this hands on challenge activity.

In this hands on activity find out just how much of an iceberg is below the surface. It might surprise you!

Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.