Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles

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Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles.

Code

AC9S5U04

Year level

Year 5

Subject

Science

Strand

Science understanding

Sub-strand

Chemical sciences

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Learning intention

We are learning to explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles.

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Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and   of particles.

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