1. What’s the matter?
Lesson 2

2. Let’s think about liquids
Agree or Disagree Move to the side of the room which you think is correct regarding the statement

3. All liquids are clear

4. Liquids can flow

5. Liquids always stay the same shape

6. Light can pass through some liquids

7. A liquid will take the same shape as its container

8. Liquids always take up the same space

9. A liquid always fills its container

10. Testing your theories
Carry out a quick and simple experiment to check which statements are true and which are false
Work in pairs- each person should have a chance

11. Has the volume of liquid changed?
Activity
Collect a large beaker, a small beaker, a flask and a measuring cylinder
Measure 100cm3 of water into the measuring cylinder
Pour it into the flask
Pour it into the small beaker
Pour it into the large beaker
Pour it back into the measuring cylinder
Has the volume of liquid changed?

12. Results

13. All Liquids are clear

14. Liquids can flow

15. Liquids always stay the same shape

16. Light can pass through some liquids

17. A liquid will take the same shape as its container

18. Liquids always take up the same space

19. A liquid always fills its container

20. Lets talk about liquids
Look at the statements on page 4 of your notes, Tick the statements that are true and cross those that are false

21. Think.. Discuss.. Write
With the person next to you decide on a description of a liquid and write the description in the space provided

22. Liquid Facts
Examples of liquids at room temperature include water (H2O), blood, and even honey.
Liquids fill the shape of any container they are in.
The top of a liquid will usually have a flat surface. That flat surface is the result of gravity pulling on the liquid molecules.

23. Homework Due in Monday 26th October- WRITE IN YOUR PLANNER
Homework task- page 4