Classifying Matter: Mixtures and Pure Substances

Organise matter into mixtures and pure substances, then add examples of homogeneous mixtures, heterogeneous mixtures, elements and compounds.
Year groups
Years 4–7 (Key Stages 2–3)
Pages
1
File type
PDF

Updated Aug 20, 2021

Subject
Physics, Science
Resource types
Worksheets
England expectations
KS3 > Chemistry > Pure and impure substances — mixtures

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About this resource

This Classifying Matter Worksheet is a great way for kids to learn how to classify matter into Mixtures and Pure Substances. This worksheet is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn more about science.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Classify matter as a mixture or pure substance
  • Distinguish homogeneous, heterogeneous, element, and compound categories

Teaching tips

  • Trace one route through the chart with a familiar example.
  • Ask pupils to explain the characteristic behind each classification.

Skills covered

  • Hierarchical classification — place examples on the appropriate matter-chart branch.

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National Curriculum in England

National Curriculum in England expectations

England expectations

  • KS3 > Chemistry > Pure and impure substances — mixtures, including dissolving

Core concepts

  • Classification of matter
  • Mixtures and pure substances

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