Science at key stage 3 (Year 7)

Unit 7G: Particle model of solids, liquids and gases

Language for learning

Through the activities in this unit pupils will be able to understand, use and spell correctly:

words with a precise meaning in scientific contexts, eg evidence, theory, model
words and phrases relating to the particle model, eg particle, diffusion, gas pressure, vibration
words relating to scientific enquiry, eg evidence, data

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. How can we explain evidence from experiments?
	2. How are theories created?
	3. What are the differences between solids, liquids and gases?
	4. How can the particle model explain the differences between solids, liquids and gases?
	5. a. How can the particle model explain other phenomena?
	6. b. How can the particle model explain other phenomena?
	7. Reviewing work