SEPARATING

MIXTURES
THROUGH
WINNOWING
 WINNOWING

The method of separating

mixture in which heavier components of
the mixture are separated from the
lighter components with the help of the
wind.
Winnowing is used to separate lighter
components of the mixture from heavier
components through the wind.

We must understand that winnowing

is the separation of mixtures judged
by size and weight whereas sieving is
judged by shape and size. .
 EXAMPLE

Rice winnowing is a process of

separating small and large grains by air
flow practiced since the ancient human
history especially in societies where rice is
the main source of carbohydrate (Asia,
Africa, and Latin America).
 In open spaces, such as in paddy fields,
winnowing process takes advantages of
natural wind blowing at the place. This
process is often used by farmers who are
harvesting rice to separate the filled grains
from the empty grains or unwanted matters
like weeds, straws, sand, dust particles, etc.
to give cleaner outcome.
 ADVANTAGES

Winnowing is a method that does not

require machines for functioning.

It is based on physical labor, and it

takes less time for processing and very
cheap.
 DISADVANTAGES

Winnowing is a method where the heavier

components of the mixture are separated
from the lighter substances. This process is
not suitable for the materials that are
heavier than grains like stones.

This method can be done only with the help

of the wind.
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1. Listen attentively to the instructions.

2. Be careful in using and handling basic materials.
3. Follow the time allotment for the activity.
4. Be cooperative in group work.
5. Observe keenly in data gathering.
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 FACT OR BLUFF
Write the word FACT if the following statements are true. Otherwise,
write the word BLUFF.

1. Winnowing can be applied only in open spaces where there is a nice

flow of air/wind.

2. Winnowing can be used to separate the components of any mixture.

3. Winnowing is a method of separating the lighter components from the

heavier components of a mixture.

4. Winnowing is a means of separating the components of a mixture based

on color, shape and size.

5. Farmers commonly use winnowing to separate the unwanted empty

grains of rice from the filled grains of rice in their harvest.
Answers:
1. FACT
2. FACT
3. FACT
4. FACT
5. FACT
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