Classify substances and mixtures
Fifth graders work through this Physical Science worksheet to classify substances and mixtures, building their ability to distinguish between pure substances, homogeneous mixtures, and heterogeneous mixtures within the matter and chemical models topic. Teachers can use it as a post-lesson organizer or pre-lab activity that anchors the vocabulary and concepts students need before hands-on exploration. The classification task develops analytical thinking within the Physical Science strand.
Learning objectives
- Classify matter samples as pure substances or mixtures based on their properties
- Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
- Apply classification criteria to unfamiliar examples of matter
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