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Science at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 5)

Unit 5C: Gases around us

QCA
About this unit

Through this unit children learn that gases are material and can be distinguished from solids and liquids by their properties. They also learn about the uses of some important gases and where gases are found.

Experimental and investigative work focuses on:

  • making and repeating observations
  • relating observations and conclusions to scientific knowledge and understanding.
Work in this unit also offers opportunities for children to use scientific knowledge and understanding to explain everyday phenomena related to air and other gases.

This unit takes approximately 10 hours.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Grouping solids and liquids
2. Understanding air
3. Thinking about powders and sponges
4. Checking observations
5. Air in soil
6. Important gases
7. Evaporation
8. Properties of gas
9. Differences between gases, solids and liquids
10. How to identify gases, solids and liquids