Material World – Melting
The Science Learning Hub has many resources for primary teachers related to melting in the Material World strand of the New Zealand Curriculum.
Heat and change of state
This diagram shows the heat energies needed to convert 1 gram of ice at 0°C to its liquid and gaseous states. The unit of energy used is the calorie, which is defined as being the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1°C.
Melting is a concept that can easily be taught to young students. Check out our resources.
Unit plan: Observing Water
Observing water – Introductory article with links to media, articles and activities
Observing Water is intended to be enjoyable for teachers, too. The science articles provide clear explanations on the basics of matter, energy and changes of state.
Melting and freezing – Article
Magma on the move – Article
Disappearing glaciers – Article
Looking at water – solid, liquid or gas – Activity
Solid to liquid to gas– Activity
Alternative conceptions about water's states of matter – Article
Investigating sea water – Activity
Light a candle – Activity
Heat and change of state – Image
Chemistry made simple – properties of matter – PLD webinar
Content is very helpful and informative
SLH and the Material World – PLD webinar
