This editable unit overview provides a medium-term plan for the Y5/6 properties and changes of materials topic.

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– previous and future learning linked to the topic – NC objectives that are covered within the topic – brief overview of each lesson – misconceptions that the children might have – key vocabulary to explain and teach – stretch and challenge ideas – assessment suggestions Objectives: AC9S5U04 - Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles ACSSU077 Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways AC9S6U04 - Compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances ACSSU095 - Changes to materials can be reversible or irreversible...