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Changes & Separation Vocabulary

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Science›Matter & Materials|Ages 7—9|ID: mt_ahSqW_kK1b

Use process vocabulary for changes of state and material separation — dissolve, solution, soluble, insoluble, evaporate, condense, melt, freeze, filter, sieve, mixture, separate — and understand precisely what each term describes, including the important distinction between dissolving and melting

Mastery Evidence

  • Distinguish 'dissolve' from 'melt' correctly in context and explain the difference
  • Use 'soluble' and 'insoluble' accurately when describing whether a material dissolves in water
  • Explain the difference between evaporation and condensation using the correct terms

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] stirs sugar into tea, can they explain whether the sugar dissolved or melted — and tell you those are different things?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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