This science lesson focuses on changing state from a liquid to a gas through evaporation. Children will pose a question about evaporation that they can investigate. They will begin to control variables as they set up the test. They will make a prediction, record measurements and interpret results. The file contains the following resources:

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National curriculum objectives: Science: Year 4 Children will:

 Observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled Associate the rate of evaporation with temperature

Working scientifically: •        Making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers •        Gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions

Updated to the Grammarsaurus Curriculum 2.0...