Unit Presentation:

Mixtures and Solutions

Heather Crane & Katie McAlduff
Overview: Physical Science- 7SCIA Mixtures and Solutions

3 Specific Curriculum Outcomes

PS1 Distinguish between pure substances and
mixtures using the particle theory of matter
PS2 Describe the characteristics and application of
solutions
PS3 Describe and conduct experiments to explore
methods of separating mixtures and solutions, and
extend the impact of those methods on society and
the environment
 Physical Science- 7SCIA Mixtures and Solutions

Prior Learning Future Learning

5SCIA: Properties and Changes of 9SCIA: Atoms and Elements

Materials

2SCIA: Properties of Liquids and CHM521A: Solution Properties

Solids and Solubility

6SCIA: Diversity of Life 9SCIA: Atoms and Elements

 Physical Science- 7SCIA Mixtures and Solutions

What kinds of matter are around us?

PS1 Distinguish between pure
substances and mixtures using the
particle theory of matter
Learning Contexts: Scientific Inquiry
4 achievement indicators
 Physical Science- 7SCIA Mixtures and Solutions

What are the parts of a solution, and how

do the particles of a solution behave?
PS2 Describe the characteristics and
application of solutions
Learning Contexts: Scientific Inquiry
3 achievement indicators
 Physical Science- 7SCIA Mixtures and Solutions

How can we separate the components of a

mixture or solution?
PS3 Describe and conduct experiments to
explore methods of separating mixtures and
solutions, and extend the impact of those
methods on society and the environment
Learning contexts: Scientific Inquiry and STSE
Decision Making
4 achievement indicators
 Teaching Suggestions

Make a word wall to help

students distinguish between
solute, solvent, and solubility

Use filtration and magnetism

to separate a mixture of
paperclips, sand, and water
Assessment Suggestions

Students identify different mixtures

in their school or home and classify
them as heterogeneous or
homogeneous (solutions)

Students research and present their

understanding of the impacts of
mixtures and solutions on STSE
Student Misconceptions

The dissolved substance does not take up any

space/disappears
Pure and clear are sometimes taken to
mean the same thing
Increasing concentration does not ONLY
mean adding more solute
Simple physical transformation are not
grasped as being reversible
Eg. Dissolution
Thank you!
Any questions?