Lesson Plan: 2C.4.08

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
Why are liquids lighter than their solids?
Keywords:
  • Mass (1)
  • Particles (1)
  • States of matter (1)
  • Conservation of mass (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)
Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
W There is no change of mass during a change of state as no particles are destroyed. This is known as the conservation of mass. What is the conservation of mass?

Take some molten wax from water bath. Pour into beaker and weigh. Let it freeze and weigh again. Very similar to 1C!

Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells