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They investigate <strong>density, particle size, magnetism, and solubility<\/strong> to discover how scientists can isolate the different components of a mixture.<\/p>\n<p>Students will observe, make predictions, conduct experiments, and choose the most appropriate technique to solve different separation challenges.<\/p>\n<p>A hands-on and interactive way to understand the difference between <strong>a mixture and a compound<\/strong>, while discovering several separation techniques used in science and industry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><u>Objectives at the elementary level<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Distinguish between <strong>mixtures<\/strong>, <strong>pure substances<\/strong>, and compounds.<\/li>\n<li>Understand that the components of a mixture can be separated using their <strong>physical properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Discover different techniques for separating mixtures, including <strong>filtration, sieving, decantation, flotation, and magnetic separation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Understand how <strong>density<\/strong> and <strong>particle size<\/strong> can be used to separate the components of a mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Observe, make predictions, and choose an appropriate method to solve a <strong>separation problem<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Experiment with different separation techniques through <strong>hands-on and interactive science challenges<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><u>Objectives at the Secondary level<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Distinguish between a <strong>pure substance<\/strong>, a <strong>mixture<\/strong>, and a <strong>compound<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Explain how the components of a mixture can be separated using their <strong>physical properties<\/strong>, without causing a chemical reaction.<\/li>\n<li>Choose an appropriate separation technique based on the properties of the components of a mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Explain the role of properties such as <strong>density, particle size, magnetism, and solubility<\/strong> in separation processes.<\/li>\n<li>Analyse a mixture and <strong>justify the choice of a separation method<\/strong> based on its properties.<\/li>\n<li>Make connections between the separation techniques explored in the classroom and their <strong>applications in science, industry, and everyday life<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A mixture\u2026 but how can we separate it? 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