Lesson Plan: Infer that colloid is a heterogeneous mixture

Grade Level: 6 Subject: Science

Learning Objectives:

 Students will be able to define and differentiate between

heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures.
 Students will be able to infer that colloid is a type of
heterogeneous mixture.
 Students will be able to identify examples of colloids in their
environment.

Standards: Philippines Standards for Science Education (K-12

Curriculum)

 Standard: Matter has different forms, and these different forms

have different properties.
 Standard: Mixtures can be classified into homogeneous and
heterogeneous mixtures.
 Standard: Colloids are a type of heterogeneous mixture.

Materials:

 Various examples of mixtures (e.g., soil, sand, sugar, salt, milk,

oil, etc.)
 Projector or whiteboard for slides or visuals
 Beakers or transparent cups
 Food coloring
 Clear glue
 Oil
 Water
 Paper towels
 Disposable gloves
 Plastic spoons/stirrers

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes)

 1. Greet the students and briefly review previous lessons on
mixtures.
2. Ask the students if they remember the difference between
homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
3. Introduce the learning objectives for the day and explain that
they will be focusing on heterogeneous mixtures, specifically
colloids.

Engage (15 minutes)

4. Show the students various examples of mixtures and ask them

to classify each as either homogeneous or heterogeneous.
5. Discuss their answers as a class and explain the differences
between the two types of mixtures.
6. Share a real-life example of a colloid, such as milk, and ask the
students to infer whether it is a homogeneous or heterogeneous
mixture.

Explore (30 minutes)

7. Divide the students into groups of 3-4 and distribute the

materials.
8. Provide each group with beakers or transparent cups filled with
water.
9. Instruct the groups to add a few drops of food coloring to their
water and stir it gently with a plastic spoon.
10. Ask the students to observe and describe what they see
happening in the water.
11. After a few minutes, have the students add a small amount
of clear glue to the colored water and stir again.
12. Guide the students to observe any changes occurring in
the water and compare it to the initial observations.
13. Repeat the experiment using oil instead of glue and
discuss the differences between the two mixtures.
14. Have the students clean up their materials and record their
observations in their science journals.

Explain (15 minutes)

 15. Gather the students back together and review their
observations.
16. Explain that the additions of glue and oil created colloids in
the water.
17. Define colloid as a heterogeneous mixture in which small
particles are dispersed throughout a second substance.
18. Mention examples of colloids commonly found in the
environment, such as mayonnaise, whipped cream, and fog.

Elaborate (20 minutes)

19. Give each group a different colloid sample (e.g.,

mayonnaise, whipped cream, or fog) and ask them to make
detailed observations.
20. Instruct the groups to create a poster or presentation to
explain their observations and present it to the class.
21. Encourage creativity and provide additional materials for
the students to enhance their visual aids (e.g., colored markers,
construction paper, etc.).

Conclusion (10 minutes)

22. Have each group present their posters or presentations to

the class.
23. Summarize the key points discussed during the
presentations and emphasize the main characteristics of a
colloid.
24. Ask the students to reflect on how they can apply their
knowledge of colloids in everyday life.
25. Provide a brief assessment to gauge students'
understanding of the concept, such as a short quiz or exit ticket.

Connections to Philippines Standards:

 Standard: Matter has different forms, and these different forms

have different properties.
o The lesson explores the different forms of mixtures and
focuses on colloids as a specific form of matter.
  Standard: Mixtures can be classified into homogeneous and
heterogeneous mixtures.
o The lesson differentiates between homogeneous and
heterogeneous mixtures and highlights colloids as a
heterogeneous type.
 Standard: Colloids are a type of heterogeneous mixture.
o The lesson explicitly teaches students about colloids,
defines their characteristics, and provides examples
commonly found in the environment.

By incorporating hands-on activities, engaging discussions, and real-

life examples, this lesson plan aims to foster students' understanding
and inference skills regarding colloids as a type of heterogeneous
mixture.