Mixtures and Substances

Kasey Jacobs
2nd Grade
Science

Michigan Curriculum Framework

P.PM.E.4. Material Composition – Some objects are composed of a single substance,
while other objects are composed of more than one substance.
P.PM.E.1. Physical Properties – All objects and substances have physical properties that
can be measured.

Unit Outcome:
Discuss material compositions, specifically substances and mixtures. Discuss and give
examples of physical properties, applied to a given situation.

Lesson Outcomes:
TLW know the difference between mixtures and substances.
TLW be able to recognize the difference in examples.
TLW be able to give their own examples of mixtures and substances.

Rationale/Purpose for Lesson:

To educate the students on mixtures and substances to get them ready for harder material
on the subject. Mixtures and substances are prevalent in everyday life and students need
to be able to know the difference.

Assessment:
I will ask questions at the end of the lesson to see if they fully understand the lesson. I
will also ask them to give me examples of what mixtures and substances are so they can
apply what they have learned. I will also ask them to give me a thumbs up or thumbs
down if they understand what mixtures and substances are when the lesson is completed.
Resources/ Materials Required:
-ipad with pictures of salad, salt and pepper, box of toys
-plastic bag
-reeses puffs
-popcorn
-goldfish

Introduction:
To introduce the subject of mixtures and substances, I am going to write what the
meaning of the word mixture and substance are, so they have an idea of what I am trying
to achieve in the lesson. I am going to grab their attention by showing them a mixture of
food, explaining that the specific foods in the mixture is called a substance.

Procedure:
-Begin the lesson as listed above in the introduction.
-explain the definition of a substance. A substance has its own chemical and physical
properties. Such as each separate piece of food in the plastic bag. Give examples and
provide follow up questions.
-explain the definition of a mixture. A mixture is any two or more substances that can be
mixed together and can be separated back into their original substances. Give examples
and apply follow up questions.
-explain that substances make up a mixture, just like the variety of food make up the bag
of food. Tell them that the bag of food is a great example of a mixture because there are
many different kinds of food, which are made up of substances, to make a mixture of
food. Also, I can separate the variety of food if I wanted to.
-give example of the classroom being a mixture
-show fun video of mixtures and substances
-ask them what kind of foods they have at home that could be classified as a mixture.
-take out my pictures of mixtures on powerpoint and ask them what substances are
contained in each picture of a mixture. Call on different students to answer.
 -after I ask the students about each picture, I will then ask them to tell me what a mixture
is and then what a substance is.
-then tell them I have a surprise for being good listeners, pass out bags of popcorn for
snack time
- Using the smart board, go to https://games.legendsoflearning.com/games/
WyJnYW1lcyIsMTIyOF0= to play an interactive review game on the smart board. Call on
students sitting quietly to come play game.

Homework:
N/A

Closure:
-I will ask the students what a mixture and a substance are to summarize their learning
and gather the main points.
-I will ask them to give me a thumbs up or thumbs down if it substances and mixtures
make sense.

Evaluation:
The kids understood my lesson because they were able to provide me with examples and
the definitions without me having to tell them again. I think I did a good job of relating
mixtures and substances to their level of thinking and providing them with examples they
use every day. If I were to do it again, I would make it longer and talk more in depth
about each example they brought up about a mixture and a substance.