English National Curriculum Science
Mission Objectives
Predict the best substances used to make the fizzy rocket
Use experiment results to test a prediction and write a conclusion to show the best substances to make a fizzy rocket
Use measuring equipment to suggest ways to improve the accuracy of the observations made in the experiment
Enquiry Approach - Comparative / fair testing
Conducting a test that controls all but one variable to answer a scientific question.
Enquiry Skill - Recording data, results and findings
Using tables, a variety of graphs, labelled diagrams and models to record observations, measurements, results and findings.
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Words and meanings to learn
bicarbonate of soda
an alkali used in baking as a raising agent
acid
a sour or bitter substance, such as vinegar
reaction
a process in which substances are converted into different substances
carbon dioxide
a gas which makes up around 0.04% of our atmosphere
predict
to explain what you think might happen
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Resources: Class presentation, rubber gloves, bicarbonate of soda, a container with a lid (such as a plastic egg or film canister), small containers to test substances in (test tubes or small foil containers), liquids (water, vinegar, cola and lemon juice), plastic spoons and pipettes.
Core Handout (2): An investigation sheet for children to record their predictions, results and conclusions.
Stretch Handout (3): Children can use the Core Handout to record the investigation. The extension handout asks children to draw the reaction taking place and suggest what kind of change is taking place, as well as, the gas that is produced by the reaction.
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