Investigate the Properties of Liquids
Grade Range
2nd
Group Size
2-3 students
Active Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Chemistry
Key Concepts
Properties of Liquids
Learning Objectives
- Explain, with evidence, that different liquids have their own unique properties.
- Plan and conduct an investigation to identify the properties of a liquid.
- Use appropriate vocabulary to describe the properties of liquids.
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewWhen discussing material properties, most of us usually think of solid materials and material properties such as hardness, flexibility, or strength. However, liquids are characterized by distinct properties, too. Some of these properties overlap with those of solids, like density or transparency, but others are more specific to liquids. Viscosity—the resistance of a fluid to flow—and surface tension, are two examples of properties that are specifically used to characterize liquids. In this lesson plan, students will investigate the properties of different liquids by pouring them, smelling them, and investigating their densities by stacking them on top of each other. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
2nd
Group Size
2-3 students
Active Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Chemistry
Key Concepts
Properties of Liquids
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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