ICSE Class 5 Science, Unit 6: Solids, Liquids and Gases
From the CISCE curriculum. 7 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The theme introduces children to different forms of matter (solids, liquids and gases) and their physical properties through simple demonstration and activities. The theme is also expected to develop an understanding of a number of concepts related to the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Your child should be able to
- identify different forms of matter and cite examples of each based on observable properties
- state simple properties of solids and demonstrate the same through simple activities
- state simple properties of liquids and demonstrate the same through simple activities
- state simple properties of gases and demonstrate the same through simple activities
- describe composition of air and depict it diagrammatically
- cite examples of warm and fresh air in different situations in daily life
- differentiate between wind, breezes, storms and give examples
- explain why ventilators and windows are needed in houses, buildings and halls
- relate the use of fans, air conditioners and coolers in different seasons
Key concepts in this unit
- Revision of Class III learning
- Solids: Properties of solids: definite shape, geometry. Give examples of sugar crystals.
- Liquids: Properties of liquids: occupy space, flow from high level to low level, take the shape of the container.
- Separation of liquids from solids.
- Gases: Properties of gases: no definite shape and volume.
- Composition of gases in air; with experiment- land and sea breezes, monsoon breezes.
- Role of ventilators in houses/halls, closed spaces- warm air lighter than fresh air.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.