I.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

1. identify mixtures of substances with different physical properties;
2. d e m o n s t r a t e the separation of mixtures through filtration; and
3. evaluate different ways of separating mixture substances.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Separating M i x t u r e s (Grade 6)

Reference: Methods for Separating Mixtures. (2022). Methods for Separating Mixtures. Course Hero,
(2022) https://www.coursehero.com/study-guides/cheminter/methods-for-separating-mixtures/

Materials:
• Chalk
• Board
• Printed cut out pictures
• Printed cut out words
• Empty glasses
• Plastic cups
• Sand
• Water
• Funnel
• Strainer
• Test paper
• Timer

III. PROCEDURE

A. Preliminary Activities
1. Greetings
2. Prayer
3. Classroom and mood setting
4. Checking of attendance
5. Review past lesson

B. Lesson Proper

ACTIVITY

Guess what I am!

The teacher brought a paper bag with cut out labels of different ways of separating
the components of mixtures. Pictures are posted on the board. All students will pick one
label and think which picture does the label represents the ways of separating components
of mixtures. The students shall complete the task within 10 minutes.
ANALYSIS

As the student’s answers are posted on the board, the teacher will check the students
output if they have labeled all the names on the right side of the pictures properly. Then
the teacher will ask the students of the following questions:

1. Did everyone get the correct answer?

2. How did you find this picture as Filtration? Manual Separation? Magnetic Separation?

3. What are the various ways of separating the components of mixtures?

ABSTRACTION

The teacher started the discussion and activated the previous learning of the
students about separating mixtures. As the teacher discuss the lesson sample pictures,
descriptions, and various ways of separating mixtures are posted in the board.

SEPARATING MIXTURES

The molecules
are too much
close to each
other.
 Mixtures are the combination of two or more substances. They can be homogeneous (same
throughout) or heterogeneous (not uniform). They can exist as solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of
these states. How? In what way that the mixtures can be separated?

Mixtures can be physically separated in a various way by using methods that use differences in physical
properties to separate the components of the mixture, such as manual separation, magnetic separation,
filtration, decantation, evaporation, and freezing or cooling.

A. Manual separation

The principle of manual separation is to select one

component of the mixture to be physically removed from the
mixture. Manual separation is done to mixtures which
components differ in size, and color. Looking into a table of
mixed candies and handpicking your favorite flavors out is
an example of manual separation.

B. Magnetic separation

Magnetic separation is a process that uses a magnet to

separate the magnetic component from a nonmagnetic
component. In the mixture of iron and sand, iron particles
get attracted to the magnet and separates from non-
magnetic substances.

C. Filtration

Filtration is a process of separating components of a mixture

containing an undissolved solid in a liquid by using a funnel
lined with filter paper to retain the solids while letting the liquid
through.

D. Decantation

Decantation is the process of separating insoluble solid

particles from a liquid or separating two immiscible with
different densities. The denser liquid such as water settles at
the bottom. In this mixture, oil can be gently poured out of
the glass and retain water. A stirring rod can be used to
guide the less dense liquid to the other container.
 E. Evaporation

Evaporation is a method used to separate components of a

mixture with a dissolved solid in a liquid. The liquid is
evaporated, meaning it is converted from its liquid state to
gaseous state. This often requires heat. Once the liquid is
completely evaporated, the solid is all that is left behind. As
separating the salt and water, the salt remains, and the water
evaporates.

F. Freezing or Cooling

Freezing is a process of separating mixture used for

mixtures composed of two liquid components of different
freezing points. One of the easiest ways to separate oil and
water is by freezing. As we all know, water becomes ice
when it is subjected to low temperatures. Even though this is
not a practical approach when it comes to a larger scale,
freezing the mixture of water and oil will turn the water to
ice which will make it easier to separate the two compounds.

Gas to Solid = Deposition

APPLICATION

Mr. Sand and Ms. Water has no

Forever

The teacher prepared empty glasses and plastic cups with a mixture of sand and water
elements. The class is divided into small groups of 8 members. Each group will be given 10
minutes to collaborate, brainstorm and decide what are the possible ways that they can
separate the sand and water substance. The teacher reminds the class about the 6 several ways
of separating mixtures, and the process of separating suspended solid matter from a liquid can only
be done through filtration. In a 1 whole sheet of paper, the students will write their explanations
upon their observations and methods they used on separating mixtures of sand and water. The
timer starts recording as the students begin to separate mixtures of Mr. Sand and Ms. Water.
The teacher will check the collaboration of each group to ensure that everyone is participating
and making their own observations to generate conclusions
Once all groups have completely separated the mixtures, the teacher will
collect the papers from each group and provide scores with criteria as follows:

Criteria:

1st group that can complete the task will have 50%
(2nd group that can complete the task will have 40 points and so on)

Teamwork 25%
Organization 25%
Total: 100%
IV. EVALUATION

Part I.
Multiple Choice: The students will choose the correct answer and encircle the letter.
They will use the test paper provided. The students shall complete this activity in 10
minutes.

Instructions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

V. ASSIGNMENT
 The teacher instructed the students to make a list of 10 living things and non-
living things that they can see in their community or environment. Students will use
1/2 sheet of paper in this homework.

VI. CLOSURE
The class reviewed the lesson of separating mixtures and recall the 6 different
ways in separating mixture substances.

• Short review about the topic.

• Ask the students for any questions or clarifications about the topic.
• Classroom management.
• Closing prayer.
• Bid goodbye.