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
- 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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