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A Lamp with Bubbles

A Lamp with Bubbles
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Description

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.
 

Suitable for
  • Relief Teachers
  • Parents
Lesson Structure
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
Curriculum Codes

AC9S2H01 9

Describe how people use science in their daily lives, including using patterns to make scientific predictions

AC9S6H01 9

Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others

AC9S2I01 9

Pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences

AC9S2I02 9

Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions

AC9S5I04 9

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

AC9S2I05 9

Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance

AC9S5I03 9

Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate

AC9S5U04 9

Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles

AC9S5I01 9

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions

ACSSU031 8.4

Different materials can be combined for a particular purpose

ACSSU077 8.4

Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways

ACSIS041 8.4

Compare observations with those of others

ACSIS231 8.4

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations

ACSIS087 8.4

Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate

ACSIS038 8.4

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions

ACSIS037 8.4

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

ACSIS218 8.4

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations

ACSHE034 8.4

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events

ACSHE098 8.4

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions

ST3-2DP-T old

Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

ST1-1WS-S old

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas

ST1-10ES-S old

Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources

ST3-11DI-T old

Explains how digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data

ST1-2DP-T old

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

ST1-6MW-S old

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined

ST1-7MW-T old

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use

ST3-3DP-T old

Defines problems, and designs, modifies and follows algorithms to develop solutions

ST3-10ES-S old

Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface

ST1-4LW-S old

Describes observable features of living things and their environments

ST1-5LW-T old

Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products

ST3-9PW-ST old

Investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force

ST3-8PW-ST old

Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another

ST3-1WS-S old

Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions

ST3-5LW-T old

Explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition

ST3-6MW-S old

Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials

ST3-7MW-T old

Explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes

ST3-4LW-S old

Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things

VCSIS082

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

VCSSU076

Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them

VCSIS054

Compare observations and predictions with those of others

VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data

VCSIS086

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations

VCSIS051

Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions

VCSIS050

Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

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