Y5/6: Materials: Mixtures and separation

Exploring different types of mixtures and the appropriate methods to separate them.

Lessons

Y5/6: Lesson 1: Mixtures

Knowledge

  • To describe mixtures.

Working scientifically

  • To research using a range of secondary resources.

Y5/6: Lesson 2: Sieving

Knowledge

  • To explain the process of sieving.

Working scientifically

  • To draw and annotate a diagram to explain a concept.

Y5/6: Lesson 3: Filtering

Knowledge

  • To explain the process of filtering.

Working scientifically

  • To identify testable questions and how to answer them.

Y5/6: Lesson 4: Solutions

Knowledge

  • To describe solutions and how they can be identified.

Working scientifically

  • To make observations about solutions.

Y5/6: Lesson 5: Dissolving

Knowledge

  • To identify which factors affect the time taken to dissolve.

Working scientifically

  • To plan a fair test with consideration of variables and measurements.

Y5/6: Lesson 6: Evaporating

Knowledge

  • To describe the process of evaporation.

Key skills

Researching

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Key knowledge

To know:

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Key vocabulary

control variable

crystallising

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Unit resources

Y5/6: Assessment – Science: Mixtures and separation

Assessment resources for this unit. Use

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Knowledge organiser

A summary of the most important

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Key vocabulary

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Subject resources

Poster

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Long-term plan

A suggested order for teaching Science

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Equipment list

A list of essential and optional

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Knowledge and skills progression

An overview of the skills and

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Key vocabulary

Vocabulary progression document that outlines the

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Assessment

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National curriculum mapping

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