Classifying Matter as Pure Substances or Mixtures

Lesson Overview

The students will watch PBS Learning Media videos and complete activities to be able to classify matter as pure substances and mixtures based on the composition. The teacher will demonstrate how to create and compare the two types of mixtures. The students will create a presentation and perform a demonstration to demonstrate mastery of the indicator.

Duration

Multiple days

Lesson Type

1:1 Lesson

Essential Question

How can you describe and classify matter as pure substances (elements or compounds) or mixtures (heterogeneous or homogeneous) based on composition?

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Science

Internet

Digital Device for students (PC, Laptop, Chromebook, tablet, or iPad, etc.)

Cloud File Storage (Google Drive, iCloud, One Drive, or Dropbox, etc.)

Digital Productivity Software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.)

If digital services are not available, then the following can be used in their place:

Science Journal

Paper

Pens

Pencils

Large Chart Paper

Substances for creating mixtures

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Standards

Physical Science: Classification and Conservation of Matter
- 7.P.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and properties of matter and that matter is conserved as it undergoes changes.
  - 7.P.2A All substances are composed of one or more elements. Elements are pure substances which contain only one kind of atom. The periodic table organizes these elements based on similar properties. Compounds are substances composed of two or more elem...

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Lesson Created By: MattieShuler