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Year 4 - States of matter

Exploring states of matter - pt. 1

LO: To compare and group materials according to their states of matter.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases.

During this outdoor lesson your children will explore various states of matter and start to classify and group materials based on this. Your children will utilise all areas of your outdoor space and use technology to record their findings. 

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Exploring states of matter - pt. 2

LO: To compare and group materials according to their states of matter.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases.

Have your children apply their knowledge of solid, liquids and gases using just your outdoor space and some everyday items. They will need to collaborate to group and classify materials and will use drama to deepen their understanding.

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Investigating changing state

LO: To investigate materials changing state.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C).

Carry out an investigation into changes of state through heating by using nature’s warmer, the sun, to observe and measure what happens to various materials. Your children will gain first-hand observations of changes of state and play games to secure knowledge.

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Investigating water evaporation

LO: To investigate how water evaporates.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature.

The main activity of this outdoor lesson provides your children with an opportunity to observe over time the natural process of evaporation first-hand. They will investigate how temperature plays a part by setting up practical enquiry in your outside space.

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Describing the water cycle

LO: To describe the water cycle.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature.

The main activity of this outdoor lesson provides your children with an opportunity to observe over time the natural process of evaporation first-hand. They will investigate how temperature plays a part by setting up practical enquiry in your outside space.

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