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TaskTeaching Aids / Student KitNature of Task
Activity 1: The Effects of Heat (Experiment)Experiment with the effects of heat using butter, chocolate bar, ice cream, and water.Plastic cups with covers, Chocolate, Butter, Ice-cream, Water, Hot waterGroup
Activity 2: Colour Changing SpoonUse the colour changing spoon to show children how heat transforms the colour of the spoon.Colour changing spoon, Transparent cups, Hot waterIndividual
DiscussionTalk about the safety precautions that need to be taken when handling hot objects.Group
WorkbookPage 20, 21Individual

Upon completing this lesson,
the children should be able to:

Conclude that some things may turn soft or melt (change phase) when they are heated up

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