A Pinch of Salt
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- planning board
- thermometer
- brine evaporator
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A cross-currircular approach to salt. Children do a range of investigations whilst learning about solutions, evaporation, filtration and fair testing. These science activities are linked to further work in English, mathematics, technology, history, geography and religious education.
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Resource | Media type | Resource size | Notes |
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Topic Introduction | ![]() |
275 kB | Presentation to help introduce the topic: A Pinch of Salt |
Topic Introduction: Notes | ![]() |
89 kB | Teachers' notes on introducing A Pinch of Salt |
Effect of salt on ice: planning board | ![]() |
104 kB | Drag-and-drop planning board for the investigation into the effect of salt on ice |
Planning board: Notes | ![]() |
92 KB | Teachers' notes on using the drag-and-drop planning board for the investigation |
Thermometers | ![]() |
200 kB | Presentation to help children understand how to use a thermometer correctly |
Thermometers: Notes | ![]() |
81 kB | Teachers' Notes on using the thermometer presentation |
Measuring cylinders | ![]() |
227 kB | Presentation to help children understand how to use the scales on a measuring cylinder |
Measuring cylinders: Notes | ![]() |
80 kB | Teachers' Notes on using the measuring cylinder presentation |
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