Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Plan and carry out a series of solubility investigations (Y5&6).
• Measure volumes and temperatures accurately (Y5&6).
• Record findings and present methods in table, graph and diagram form (Y5&6).

Activities

1. Plan and carry out several investigations into solubility of different sugar forms exploring different solvents and temperatures with support (Y5)
2. Independently plan and carry out several investigations into solubility of different sugar forms exploring different solvents and temperatures (Y6)
3. Measure volume and temperatures accurately, taking multiple readings to ensure accuracy (Y5&6)
4. Record findings in tables, graphs and diagrams (Y5&6)

Investigation
Sweet soluble solutions. Directors want to know all about the nature of sugar in terms of saturation points, sugar forms and the impact of temperature on its solubility. A large amount needs to be thrown into water and magically disappear for a movie scene – can you advise on the best conditions for this to occur? (Exploring, Fair testing, Problem solving, Pattern seeking)
Year 5 - Plan and carry out several investigations into solubility of different sugar forms exploring different solvents and temperatures with support
Year 6 - Independently plan and carry out several investigations into solubility of different sugar forms exploring different solvents and temperatures
Years 5&6 - Measure volume and temperatures accurately, taking multiple readings to ensure accuracy and record findings in tables, graphs and diagrams

Vocabulary
Variables, precision, enquiry, solid, liquid, gas, dissolve, soluble, solute, solution, line graph, bar chart