The students and I had so much fun in Science this week! We packed everything we could possibly learn about mixtures into 5 action-packed days–from types of mixtures to classifying mixtures to separating mixtures–you name it, we learned about it!!
Students received explicit instruction on different homogeneous mixtures (solutions) and heterogeneous mixtures (suspensions and colloids), and had opportunities to engage in experiential learning (investigations and labs) wherein they observed several different mixtures and attempted to classify them based on their physical properties. Using magnifying glasses and practicing investigative skills was a big hit 🧫🔍🧫
Oh, and they especially liked the part where they got to make & eat Jell-O!! Yes, Jell-O is a mixture – specifically a colloid (solid emulsion), which is a heterogeneous mixture (liquid dispersed in a solid). Funny how peaking student interest and engagement is so easy when you incorporate treats, lol. And Jell-O wasn’t the only treat! As you can see in the images below, there were many tasty mixtures to be had in this Science unit, including Lucky Charms, jelly beans, and coloured marshmallows 🙂
Throughout the unit, students not only had fun and ate treats, they also honed several important scientific skills, including questioning and predicting, planning and conducting, processing and analyzing data and information, evaluating, applying and innovating, and communicating.
If you’re interested in borrowing this engaging unit, feel free to check it out here:
Together in education,
Ms. H
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