Is there too much air in chip packets? – Year 5 CLE

Publication Date: January, 2017

Type of Resource: Connected Learning Experience

This downloadable resource explores the properties of gases and liquids.

The resource is a Connected Learning Experience in which the students not only explore the properties of gases and liquids but also follow instructions to predict the effect of changing a variable when planning an investigation. They will use equipment in safe ways and improve the accuracy of their results. Students will construct a table to organise data. They will compare their data with their predictions and describe the fairness of the investigation.

This CLE is aimed at enhancing a unit already being taught on the properties of solids liquids and gases.

Learning intentions

Students will be able to:

suggest explanations for the observed properties of gases;
identify when science is used to ask questions and make predictions;
discuss ways to conduct investigations and safely use equipment to make and record observations;
use tables to organise their data and identify patterns in data;
suggest explanations for observations and compare their findings with their predictions;
suggest reasons why their methods were fair or not; and
complete simple reports to communicate their methods and findings.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S5U04 (Year 5)

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Is there too much air in chip packets? Year 5 CLE

Additional Information

Each CLE may not encompass all the concepts and skills addressed in the specific content descriptions outlined by the Australian Curriculum: Science for that Year level. The Learning Intentions clearly define the aims and objectives of the CLE.

Year 5 Achievement Standard

This lesson sequence provides opportunities to gather information about students’ achievement of specific components in the standards (which are bolded in the statements below)

“They classify substances according to their observable properties and behaviours. They explain everyday phenomena associated with the transfer of light. They describe the key features of our solar system. They analyse how the form of living things enables them to function in their environments. Students discuss how scientific developments have affected people’s lives

Australian Curriculum:

Year 5 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Nature and development of science > Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions >
ACSHE081
Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Communicating > Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts >
ACSIS093
Year 5 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions >
ACSHE083
Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Questioning and Predicting > With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations >
ACSIS231
Year 5 > Science Understanding > Chemical Sciences > Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways >
ACSSU077
Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Planning and conducting > Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data, using digital technologies as appropriate >
ACSIS087
Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate >
ACSIS090
Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations >
ACSIS218
Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Evaluating > Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations >
ACSIS091

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