All Mixed Up – Science Investigation Kit

Description

Overview

The All Mixed Up Science Investigation Kit introduces students to the science of mixtures, solutions, and mechanical separation. Using magnets, filters, sieves, and assorted materials, learners explore how different substances interact and how mixtures can be separated based on physical properties. This activity supports essential NGSS-aligned concepts in matter, properties, and classification.

What Students Learn

• The difference between mixtures, solutions, and pure substances

• Hands-on separation techniques: filtration, magnetism, sieving, decanting, and evaporation

• How particle size, density, solubility, and magnetism affect separation

• Scientific observation skills using rulers, hand lenses, and measurement tools

• Foundational concepts in physical science aligned with NGSS

Classroom-Ready Design

All items come packaged for easy distribution, group work, and reuse. With a variety of containers, tools, and materials, this kit provides a complete laboratory experience suitable for upper elementary and middle school learners.

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Kit Components (All Mixed Up Science Investigation)

This kit includes:

·        Small Dish with Lid

·        Roll of Paper Towels

·        Masking Tape for Labeling (1.2cm x 50m)

·        Safety Glasses / Goggles

·        Graduated Cylinders Plastic (50ml)

·        Plastic Cups (9oz)

·        Tweezers or Forceps or Wooden Splints (class set)

·        Eye Dropper or Pipette (class set)

·        Magnets Inside Snack Size Plastic Bags

·        Snack Size Plastic Bags (8x16cm), 20 silk (for magnets)

·        Plastic Filter Funnels and Filter Paper (120mm)

·        Sieves (3 inch)

·        Metric Rulers

·        Hand Lens

·        Filter Paper (68 mm)

·        Plastic Bottle w/cap filled with Room Temp Water (1L)

·        Gallon Plastic Ziplock Bag

·        Pail Container w/lid (2L)

·        Iron Filings (100mL)

·        Black Sand (100mL)

·        Salt (100mL)

·        Light-Colored Aquarium Gravel – Gloss Stone Pebbles (100mL)

·        Sugar (245mL)

·        Light-Colored Sand (125mL)

·        Black Lentils (100mL)

·        Mineral oil (150mL)

·        Deli Container w/Lid, Labeled (32oz)

·        Container with Water-Tight Lid, Labeled (4oz)