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DESC Department of Science
Fire & Ice
In this topic you will learn how matter is turned from one state into another. You will use your knowledge of particles to apply to heating and cooling and eventually start thinking about how energy is transferred.
What am I learning in this unit?
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States of matter
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Properties of solids, liquids and gases
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Boiling and melting points
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How salt water affects freezing point of water
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Chemical reactions vs physical reactions
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Conduction, convection and radiation
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Heat loss and gain
Which skills am I developing?
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Planning
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Collecting data
Revision materials
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