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Science at key stage 3    (Year 7)

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

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Resources

Resources include:

  • simulation software, three-dimensional models to illustrate particle arrangement and movement in solids, liquids and gases
  • cards/information sheets for a 'murder mystery' or other problem-solving game

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