Frozen drink

Frozen drink

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This task as about freezing liquids.

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Tipene's plastic drink bottle was full of drink. He put it in the freezer before he went to bed.
The next morning he found his bottle looked like this:
frozen drink coming out of the bottle
a) What happened to the drink?

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b) Why did this happen?

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c)  What could Tipene do to stop this happening the next time he wants to freeze his drink?
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Science, Investigating in science, Material World, Knowledge, Material World
Keywords: 
properties, liquid, freezing
Description of task: 
Students are given information and a diagram about a drink bottle overflowing when it had been put into the freezer. Students are asked to explain why this happened and how they could prevent it.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Gather and interpret data
This resource provides opportunities to discuss gathering data, e.g., observations and how to interpret what the observation/evidence means.
Answers/responses: 
  Y7 (03/2002)
a) The drink spilled out of the bottle -
b) Because liquid/drink/water expands when it freezes. difficult
c) Any 1 of:

  • Put less liquid/drink/water in the bottle.
  • Put it in a bigger container.
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