Mixtures

Big idea:
Everyday materials are often mixtures.
  • Format

    Self-Paced
  • Recommended for 

    Grade 6
  • Starting Date

    Upon sign up
  • Access for

    36 weeks

Welcome to the exciting world of mixtures! 

We will dive into the fascinating realm of homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, exploring how they differ from pure substances. We will also embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of colloids, suspensions, emulsions, and solutions, understanding their unique properties and particle size of each.

But that's not all! We believe in embracing diverse perspectives, including those of First Nations communities. We will explore how Indigenous cultures view and interact with different types of mixtures, enriching our understanding with their profound wisdom.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a virtual laboratory experience where you'll conduct exciting experiments, observe real-life examples, and discover practical ways to separate mixtures. From filtering to evaporation, distillation to chromatography, you'll develop valuable skills while exploring the captivating world of mixtures.

Join us on this educational journey as we unravel the mysteries of mixtures, blending scientific knowledge with cultural appreciation. Get ready to expand your horizons, engage with captivating examples, and ignite your curiosity about the world around you!

What's included?

  • 10 Lessons
  • 9 Sets of Slides with notes & activities
  • 9 Exit Tickets - Formative Assessments
  • 10 Online Classes
  • 60+ Learning Resources
  • 1 Quiz - Summative Assessment 
  • 1 Certificate

Topics

  • MIXTURES VERSUS PURE SUBSTANCES
  • HOMOGENOUS & HETEROGENOUS MIXTURES
  • SOLUTIONS
  • SUSPENSIONS
  • COLLOIDS
  • EMULSIONS
  • SEPARATION TECHNIQUES:
  • FIRST PEOPLES PERSPECTIVE 

Course Lessons

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