Year 3 Science · Australian Curriculum v9
Investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state
Content descriptor
Investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state.
- Code
- AC9S3U04
- Year level
- Year 3
- Subject
- Science
- Strand
- Science understanding
- Sub-strand
- Chemical sciences
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Learning intention
We are learning to investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state.
Cloze sentence
Investigate the properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state.
Related Year 3 Science descriptors
- AC9S3H01Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations
- AC9S3H02Consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem
- AC9S3I01Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
- AC9S3I02Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
- AC9S3I03Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
- AC9S3I04Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
- AC9S3I05Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
- AC9S3I06Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9S3U04?
AC9S3U04 is a content descriptor in the Year 3 Science curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Science understanding strand). It asks students to investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state.
What year level is AC9S3U04?
AC9S3U04 sits in the Year 3 Science curriculum.
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