K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Liquids

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that liquids do not have a fixed shape and take the shape of their container.
  • Observe and describe how the shape of a liquid changes when poured from one container to another.
  • Recognize that the volume of a liquid remains constant even when its shape changes.

Introduction and Hook

Engage students by asking them what happens to the shape of water when it is poured from one container to another. Use a photograph of colored water being poured to illustrate how the shape changes.

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Direct Instruction

Explain that liquids do not have a fixed shape and take the shape of their container. Discuss how the volume of a liquid remains constant even when its shape changes.

Watch the 'Volume of Liquids' video to see practical demonstrations of how the volume of a liquid remains constant even when transferred between different containers.

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Guided Exploration

Conduct a demonstration by pouring water into a beaker and then into another container. Ask students to observe and describe the changes in shape.

Watch the 'Comparing the Volumes of Liquids in Different Containers' video to understand how the shape of a container affects the perception of volume.

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Hands-On Activity

Have students pour water into various shaped containers and observe how the shape changes but the volume remains the same.

Use the 'Observing Liquids' worksheet to guide students through the process of labeling containers and observing changes in water shape and level.

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Independent Practice

Assign students to explore their homes or classroom to find different containers and predict the shape of water in each.

Check for Understanding

Ask students to explain why the volume of a liquid does not change even though its shape does. Encourage them to use examples from the activities.

Review and Reflection

Discuss the key concepts learned about liquids and their properties. Encourage students to reflect on how they observed these properties in their activities.

Assessment and Extension

Use the 'What Is Matter?' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of the states of matter and their ability to identify different types of matter.

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Encourage students to take the Unit Quiz to test their comprehension of the Properties of Matter unit.

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