Materials: Mixtures and separation

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

Lessons

Lesson 1: Mixtures

Knowledge

  • To describe mixtures.

Working scientifically

  • To research using a range of secondary resources.

Lesson 2: Sieving

Knowledge

  • To explain the process of sieving.

Working scientifically

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

Lesson 3: Filtering

Knowledge

  • To explain the process of filtering.

Working scientifically

  • To identify testable questions and how to answer them.

Lesson 4: Solutions

Knowledge

  • To describe solutions and how they can be identified.

Working scientifically

  • To make observations about solutions.

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.

Lesson 6: Evaporating

Knowledge

  • To describe the process of evaporation.

Key skills

Researching

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Key vocabulary

control variable (Y4)

dissolve

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