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Physical Science
Grade 6 Science

Physical Science

Density: mass in each unit of volume

Main lesson
Volume by water displacement
Use this for “The water rose from 50 mL to 62 mL. What is the object’s volume and density?”
Sink or float?
Use this to sort materials by whether they sink or float in water.
A density column
Use this for “Which liquid ends up at the bottom?”

Thermal energy and temperature

Main lesson
Mix hot and cold water
Use this for “Equal cups of 80 °C and 20 °C water are mixed. What is the temperature?”
Conductors and insulators of heat
Use this for “Which cup keeps a drink cold longest?”: materials that let thermal energy through, and ones that slow it.

Light and matter: reflect, absorb, transmit

Main lesson
Transparent, translucent or opaque
Use this for “Can you see through it?”: materials sorted by what they do with light.
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