Subject: substances and mixture
Grade Level: Grade 7
Objective:
1. Classify matter as pure substance and mixture.
2. Distinguish properties of pure substances and mixtures.
3. Differentiate pure substances and mixtures.
Learning within the curriculum:
1. Solutions: This topic covers how solutions can be classified as mixtures and the
properties that differentiate them from pure substances. Understanding solutions will
enhance students' ability to classify matter effectively.
2. Colloids: This lesson focuses on the properties of colloids as a type of mixture that
differs from pure substances and solutions. It helps students deepen their
understanding of mixtures and their characteristics.
Learning across the curriculum:
1. Chemistry: In chemistry, students learn about chemical reactions and how pure
substances can change into mixtures through reactions. This connection reinforces
the importance of classifying matter based on its composition.
2. Environmental Science: Understanding pollutants as mixtures in the environment
can help students apply their knowledge about substances and mixtures to real-
world issues, such as water quality and air pollution.
Elicit:
Teaching Strategy: Discussion
Instructional Materials: None required
Anecdote 1: Imagine you are cooking a popular Filipino dish, sinigang. The
ingredients like tamarind, vegetables, and meat represent pure substances, while the
final dish is a mixture. This connection helps us understand how different
components combine to form a new substance.
Anecdote 2: Think about the traditional Filipino drink, buko juice, which is a mixture
of coconut water and bits of coconut meat. This example illustrates how we
encounter mixtures in our daily lives, enhancing our understanding of the concept.
Engage:
Teaching Strategy: Interactive Activity
Instructional Materials: None required
Energizer 1: "Mixture Parade" - Students will form groups and create a human
diagram representing different mixtures (e.g., salad, sand and water). Each group
will present their mixture and explain why it fits the definition.
Energizer 2: "Mystery Mixture" - Students will close their eyes and feel different
objects (e.g., a marble, a piece of fruit, and sand) without seeing them. They will then
guess whether the items are pure substances or mixtures based on texture and feel,
engaging their senses.
Explore:
Activities
Activity 1: Pure vs. Mixture Sorting
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials: Cards with examples of pure substances and mixtures
Significance: This activity helps students actively engage in classifying matter,
reinforcing their understanding of the differences between pure substances and
mixtures.
Instructions:
1. Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of cards.
2. Instruct groups to sort the cards into two categories: pure substances and
mixtures.
3. Groups will present their classifications and rationale to the class.
Rubrics:
- Accuracy of sorting: 10 pts.
- Group participation: 5 pts.
- Presentation clarity: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. What criteria did you use to classify the items?
2. Can you provide an example of a mixture?
3. How do you differentiate between a pure substance and a mixture?
Activity 2: Mixture Investigation
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning
Materials: Samples of different mixtures (e.g., sand and water, salad, oil and water)
Significance: Students will explore mixtures firsthand, observing properties and
interactions, which deepens their understanding of the topic.
Instructions:
1. Provide each group with different mixture samples to observe.
2. Ask groups to note the properties of each mixture (e.g., appearance, texture,
separation).
3. Have groups share their observations and discuss the characteristics of mixtures.
Rubrics:
- Observation detail: 10 pts.
- Group collaboration: 5 pts.
- Discussion participation: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. What properties did you observe in the mixtures?
2. How did the mixtures behave when combined?
3. Can you identify any pure substances in your samples?
Explain:
Activity 1 - The objective is to classify and differentiate between pure substances and
mixtures, highlighting their properties. Understanding these concepts helps students
recognize the composition of matter in everyday life.
Activity 2 - Pure substances have uniform and definite properties, while mixtures
consist of two or more substances that retain their individual properties. Recognizing
these differences is crucial for scientific classification.
Activity 3 - Students will learn that mixtures can be homogeneous or heterogeneous,
which impacts how they are categorized and studied in chemistry.
Elaborate:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
1. Task: Students will create a presentation or poster on a specific mixture found in
their home or community, detailing its properties and classification as a mixture.
2. Task: Students will conduct a simple experiment to create a mixture (e.g., making
a salad or a smoothie) and present their findings to the class.
Discussion: Students will share their projects, discussing how their chosen mixtures
relate to the properties and classifications learned in class.
Evaluate:
Teaching Strategy: Formative Assessment
Questions:
1. What are the key characteristics that define a pure substance?
2. How can you identify a mixture in daily life?
3. Why is it important to classify matter into pure substances and mixtures?
For Higher Order Thinking Skills:
Questions:
1. How would you explain the difference between a homogeneous and
heterogeneous mixture to someone unfamiliar with the terms?
2. Why might it be important for scientists to distinguish between pure substances
and mixtures in their research?
3. Can you think of a situation where the properties of a mixture might change?
Answers:
1. A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a
heterogeneous mixture has distinct, separate components.
2. Distinguishing between the two is vital for understanding reactions, behaviors, and
applications in various fields, such as pharmaceuticals and environmental science.
3. For example, if a mixture of oil and water is shaken, it appears mixed but will
eventually separate, demonstrating how properties can change based on conditions.
Extend:
Teaching Strategy: Real-World Application
Instructional Materials: None required
Usecase 1: Students could explore how different mixtures affect cooking techniques,
such as how oil and vinegar create a salad dressing that separates and how
understanding this can influence recipe outcomes.
Usecase 2: In environmental science, students could analyze how mixtures of
pollutants affect water quality, applying their knowledge of mixtures to advocate for
cleaner practices in their communities.
Assignment:
1. Students will collect samples of two different mixtures from their home, document
their properties, and write a short report explaining how they classified each mixture.
This assignment encourages them to apply their learning outside the classroom
using an inquiry-based approach.
