English National Curriculum Science
Mission Objectives
Ask questions that explore the solubility of a solute
Design an investigation that tests the solubility of a solute
Present the findings from an investigation that tests the solubility of a solute
Enquiry Approach - Comparative / fair testing
Conducting a test that controls all but one variable to answer a scientific question.
Enquiry Skill - Evaluating
Assessing the success of a scientific enquiry by evaluating the prediction, method and results and identifying further questions for enquiry.
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Words and meanings to learn
substance
any material, such as sugar
saturation
unable to dissolve or absorb any further
solute
a substance that can be dissolved in liquid
solvent
a substance that can dissolve a solute; water is a solvent
solution
a mixture of substances
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Resources: Class presentation, a variety of solutes (e.g. salt, sugar, jelly, coffee), beakers and water.
Core Handout (2): An investigation sheet that prompts the children to be clear about what they are testing, and how they will ensure it is a fair test. There is space for children to write about their results and draw conclusions.
Stretch Handout (3): Children can use page 1 of the Core Handout to pose their investigation question, make predictions and write their method. Their extended results page asks children to apply their knowledge to everyday circumstances.
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