Mixtures - Types of Mixtures

Grade and/or Subject:
Grade 5 Science, Grade 6 Science, Physical Science
Electives—Oceanography & Environmental Science
Description:
  Using simple experiments or photographs, distinguish between solutions, suspension and colloids. Determine characteristics that distinguish these types of mixtures including solubility of particles, separation of particles, visibility to human eye and reflection of light. Assess your learning with a 5-item quiz.
Virginia Standards of Learning:
  Grade 5 Science (5.1, 5.4)
Grade 6 Science (6.1, 6.5)
Physical Science (PS.1, PS.2)
Electives—Oceanography & Environmental Science
NSE Standards:
  Science as inquiry; properties and changes of properties in matter; interactions of light with matter.
Materials:
 

Computer with Internet Access
Hands-On Materials

  • Cooking oil
  • Clear glasses or plastic cups (8 oz or larger)
  • Pepper
  • Plain (unlined) paper
  • Pencil
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Table salt
  • Tea bag (open to get leaves)
  • Teaspoons
  • Water