States of Matter · Physical Science

Changing State

Measuring the temperature at which substances change state and observing the processes of melting and freezing.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does the temperature stay the same while ice is melting?
  2. 2How can we predict if a substance will be solid or liquid at room temperature?
  3. 3What role does energy play in turning a liquid into a gas?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - States of Matter
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: States of Matter
Period: Physical Science

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