Look-alike Liquids | Inquiry in Action

In this introductory activity, students will compare the way water and isopropyl alcohol appear on different surfaces. After seeing that these liquids behave differently, students will be given two other clear colorless liquids - salt water and detergent solution. Students will then test all four liquids on a brown paper towel to discover the differences between them. Through the activities in this investigation, students will see that liquids have characteristic properties that can be used to identify an unknown.

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Adobe Acrobat Reader

Keywords: inquiry, american chemical society, elementary school science

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence, Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)

Resource Collection: iCPALMS

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

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SC.3.N.1.In.1

Ask questions, explore, observe, and identify outcomes.

SC.3.N.1.Su.1

Ask literal questions, explore, observe, and share information.

SC.3.N.1.In.2

Work with a group to make observations and identify results.

SC.3.N.1.Su.2

Work with a partner to make observations.

SC.3.N.1.Pa.2

Assist with investigations with a partner.

SC.3.N.1.In.3

Record observations to describe findings using written or visual formats, such as picture stories.

SC.3.P.8.Su.3

Sort objects by an observable property, such as size, shape, color, and texture.

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