) analyzing the impact of temperature changes on the physical properties of materials (Skills: Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking) evaluating the efficiency of different methods for melting or solidifying materials (Skills: Numeracy, Critical Thinking) investigating the role of temperature in chemical reactions that involve changes in state (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking) exploring the concept of phase diagrams and how they can be used to predict changes in state (Skills: Numeracy, Critical Thinking) evaluating the environmental impact of different methods for recycling materials through changes in state (Skills: Literacy, Critical Thinking) analyzing the economic feasibility of using changes in state to recycle materials (Skills: Numeracy, Critical Thinking) evaluating the safety considerations when working with materials that undergo changes in state (Skills: Critical Thinking) exploring the potential applications of materials that undergo changes in state in various industries (Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking) investigating the role of temperature in the preservation of food and other perishable items (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking)