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Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: __________________________

Date: __________________ Parent Signature: _____________________ Score:

Quarter: 1 Self-Learning Module 15 Worksheet

Title of the Activity: Mix and Pick!

Activity No: 1

Learning Competency:
➢ Describe handpicking as a method of separating easily identifiable
materials from a mixture;
➢ Analyze the process of scooping and flotation as a technique in separating
mixtures; and
➢ Utilize the methods of handpicking, scooping and flotation in simple
household chores.

What you will need:

4 clear plastic/glass containers
1 large bowl
stopwatch or timer
10 pieces clothes buttons
10 pieces small stones
10 pieces of coins
10 pieces mongo seeds

What you will do:

1. Mix the clothes buttons, small stones, coins, and mongo seeds in a large bowl
and describe the appearance of the mixture.
2. Start the timer.
3. Pick the individual components of the mixture one at a time.
4. Record how much time you will spend in separating each component.
5. Use the table below to record your findings.

Mixture Time Lapsed (in minutes)

1. clothes buttons
2. small stones
3. coins
4. mongo seeds
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Questions:
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1. What kind of separating technique did you use in the activity?

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2. How did you manage your time in separating each component of the mixture?

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Activity 2: Float and Scoop!

What you will need:

1 large size basin
1 pail or bucket
15 pieces small plastic balls
15 pieces glass marbles
15 pieces of one-peso coin
1 small size scooper
1 pail of clean tap water

What you will do:

1. Pour and mix the plastic balls, glass marbles, and one-peso coin in the basin.
2. Pour the water in the basin.
3. Scoop the components that float in the water and put it in the pail.

Questions:

1. Which components floated in the water? Why do you think so?

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2. What kind of separating technique was used in the activity?

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Activity 3: Suit Me!

Direction: Identify the separation technique that can be used to separate the
following mixtures.

1. Mixture of toys inside the box: _______________________________________________

2. Mixture of fruits and vegetables in the basket: _______________________________
3. Mixture of plastic balls in water: _____________________________________________
4. Mixture of chocolate candies and gummy candies in a jar: ____________________
5. Mixture of metal scraps, plastic bottles, and other debris materials in an area of
stagnant water: _____________________________________________________________