Mix & Flow of Matter
From a drop of syrup to a hydraulic lift: investigate how matter behaves.
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Virtual Science Lab
Open investigation Does size change density?
A bigger block has more mass. Does that mean it has a greater density? Use a model to test your idea.
Fair testing · SimulationMix & Flow of Matter lessons
Start with the foundations or choose a fluid property. Each lesson brings together explanations, class notes, a working model, examples and practice.
Safety & foundations
Mixing & separating
How fluids behave
INVESTIGATE THE EVIDENCE
What can the data actually tell you?
Compare dissolving times, calculate flow rates and identify materials using density. Build a claim and explain its limits.
Open the three investigations →SAMPLE DATA · DISSOLVING TIME
Still91.3 s
Stirred45 s
Invented practice data · mean timesTextbooks
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