An experiment that demonstrates the behaviour of liquids with different densities.
Use this colourful experiment to illustrate how liquids of different densities layer, and how oil and water do not mix.
Describe how people use science in their daily lives, including using patterns to make scientific predictions
Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
Pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences
Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions
Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships
Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance
Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles
Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
Different materials can be combined for a particular purpose
Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways
Compare observations with those of others
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources
Explains how digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data
Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
Identifies that materials can be changed or combined
Describes how the properties of materials determine their use
Defines problems, and designs, modifies and follows algorithms to develop solutions
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface
Describes observable features of living things and their environments
Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products
Investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force
Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another
Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions
Explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition
Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials
Explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes
Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things
With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events