Activity

Water molecules in drama

In this activity, students use drama to model water molecules in solid, liquid and gaseous states and how changes of state involve the addition or removal of heat

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • use drama and movement to model states of matter

  • identify at least one physical characteristic of water in its solid state

  • identify at least one physical characteristic of water in its liquid state

  • identify at least one physical characteristic of water in its gaseous state

  • provide a simple explanation of the role of heat in melting and freezing.

Download the Word file for:

  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do

  • extension ideas.

Related content

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Follow up with this activity with Looking at water – solid, liquid or gas – a hands-on experience of water in its different states.

Learn more about the power of drama our recorded webinar Understanding science through drama with Dr Carrie Swanson.

Published: 22 June 2014,Updated: 22 June 2014