States of Matter Unit of Work (Stage 2, Stage 3)
What are the different states of matter? How does heat affect the size of materials? How does liquid nitrogen affect materials and much more! From sublimation to freezing, join Fizzics Education to explore the variety of ways matter can change.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
This 48-minute video and supporting activities will allow your students to:
– Know that states of matter can change when matter is heated or cooled.
– Know that:
> Boiling is a change from a liquid to a gas
> Freezing is a change from a liquid to a solid
> Melting is a change from a solid to a liquid
> Condensation is a change from a gas to a liquid
> Sublimation is a change from a solid to a gas
> Deposition is a change from a gas to solid
– That liquid nitrogen is -196 degrees celsius.
– That liquid nitrogen expands over 600 times when it boils.
– That most materials expand when they are heated.
– That most materials contract when they are cooled.
– That some materials can shatter when force is applied to them when they are very cold.
Includes 8 experiments to run in class plus student quizzes, a sample marking rubric, scope & sequence, cross-curricular teaching ideas as well as Australian and USA curriculum outcomes and a risk assessment template.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? No
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Fizzics Education
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 21-Feb-2026 05:00PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
$39.95 one-time cost
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Curriculum
Primary
Syllabus Outcomes
ST2-6MW-S, ST2-8PW-ST, ST2-9PW-ST, ST3-6MW-S, ST3-7MW-T, ST3-8PW-ST, ST3-9PW-ST, SC4-10PW, SC5-10PW
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
Following this unit of work, a student will be able to:
- Know that states of matter can change when matter is heated or cooled.
- Know that:
> Boiling is a change from a liquid to a gas
> Freezing is a change from a liquid to a solid
> Melting is a change from a solid to a liquid
> Condensation is a change from a gas to a liquid
> Sublimation is a change from a solid to a gas
> Deposition is a change from a gas to solid - That liquid nitrogen is -196 degrees celsius.
- That liquid nitrogen expands over 600 times when it boils.
- That most materials expand when they are heated.
- That most materials contract when they are cooled.
- That some materials can shatter when force is applied to them when they are very cold.
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Presenter Bio
Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, having now reached 3 million students since 2004. He has worked in hundreds of early learning centres, has presented countless preschool teacher professional development programs and is a regular speaker at teaching & learning conferences.
He is a qualified science teacher, 2013 Churchill Fellow, 2020 AMP Tomorrow Maker, multiple Australian Small Business Winner for Children’s Education Services, 2020 WSABE Outstanding Business Leader of the Year, 2019 Blacktown Business Person of the Year and receiver of several Pinnacle Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration.
Ben is a community leader for the International Society for Technology in Education, a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, is an advisory board member of the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration and an Ambassador for the Association of Science Education Technicians NSW.
He is also the author of ‘Be Amazing! How to teach science the way primary kids love’ & the host of the FizzicsEd Podcast.
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Internet device and screen with speakers to show the students the video.
Optional materials to have on-hand include water bottles, freezer, a plate, bowls, ice, water, kettle, jar, cream, chocolate or similar topping, two resealable plastic bags, salt, dry ice, spoons, balloons, glass bottle, gloves and a tub.
Connecting To The Event
You will receive a unique link to view the video and coursework once you have paid on the software platform.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Ben Newsome
Phone: 02 9674 2191
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/