A Pinch of Salt
- summary
- planning board
- thermometer
- brine evaporator
- downloads
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic Introduction |  (PowerPoint) |
275 kB | Presentation to help introduce the topic: A Pinch of Salt |
| Topic Introduction: Notes |  (pdf) |
89 kB | Teachers' notes on introducing A Pinch of Salt |
| Effect of salt on ice: planning board | (pdf) |
104 kB | Drag-and-drop planning board for the investigation into the effect of salt on ice |
| Planning board: Notes | (pdf) |
92 KB | Teachers' notes on using the drag-and-drop planning board for the investigation |
| Thermometers | (PowerPoint) |
200 kB | Presentation to help children understand how to use a thermometer correctly |
| Thermometers: Notes | (pdf) |
81 kB | Teachers' Notes on using the thermometer presentation |
| Measuring cylinders | (PowerPoint) |
227 kB | Presentation to help children understand how to use the scales on a measuring cylinder |
| Measuring cylinders: Notes | (pdf) |
80 kB | Teachers' Notes on using the measuring cylinder presentation |
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