Lesson 5: Separating Mixtures
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
LP 1.5
- I can develop a procedure to separate mixtures based on the structure and properties of matter that comprise the mixture (i.e.-use filtration to separate matter based on particle size)
LP 1.6
- I can identify careers in chemistry and explain how chemistry is applied in creating solutions for everyday problems
How can a substances physical properties be exploited for an industrial process?
How can mixtures be separated?
What is the importance & relevance of separating mixtures?
- Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
- Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
GS 2b, 2c: Investigations - Students can design and conduct appropriate scientific investigations.
GS 4a, 4c: Data Analysis and Interpretation - Students can analyze and interpret scientific data and solve problems using a range of tools, technology and mathematical techniques.
GS 5a, 5b, 5d: Explanation and Argumentation - Students can develop evaluate and critique scientific claims/explanations, arguments and solutions based on evidence from the natural and designed world.
In this lesson students first learn various ways to separate mixtures by knowing the physical properties of substances (filtering, magnetism, centrifuge/density, etc)
Next, the students conduct a mixture separation lab or virtual activity.
Finally, they design a recycling factory that must separate out the various recyclable materials.
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