Solids and Liquids: Unit Four

Learner Outcome	Content	Learning Strategy
Observe solids and liquids being mixed together. Organize changes of material through graphing.	change crystal dissolve evaporation mixture hypothesis observation conclusion	Full Option Science System (FOSS): Solids and Liquids Activity 4, Part 1 Students will add water to solids to observe the changes. Computer: Students can use a graphing software application (Number Crunchers or Excel) on the computer to organize their observations from the above activity.
Observe liquid and water being mixed together.	layer mixture	FOSS: Solids and Liquids Activity 4, Part 2 Students will add water to other liquids to observe changes. Extension Activity: Make an Ocean in a Bottle pg. 15 Extension Activity: Make Homemade Salad Dressing pg. 15
Conduct an investigation to determine if toothpaste is a solid or liquid.		FOSS: Solids and Liquids Activity 4, Part 3 Students will test toothpaste to determine if it is a solid or liquid. Extension Activity: More Solid and Liquid Investigations pg. 15 Extension Activity: Investigation and Creating with Liquids The Art and Science Connection, by Kimberly Tolley and Addison Wessley (see FOSS appendix)
Make and explore the properties of Oobleck.		FOSS: Solids and Liquids Read: Bartholomew and the Oobleck, by Dr. Seuss Activity: Make Oobleck or Rubber Blubber pg. 15 Literature Book: Horrible Harry and the Green Slime, by Suzy Kline Read: The Quicksand Book, by Tomie DePaola Extension Activity: Mixing Solids with water - please see: Let's Explore Science: Make it Change Does it Change in Water? pp. 12 & 13 (see appendix) Extension Activity: More Solid and Liquid Investigations pg. 15