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Lesson 1: Mixtures

Exploring different types of mixtures by making and researching some common examples.
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check children can recall their learning about solids, liquids and gases from the unit Science, Year 4, States of matter:
  • Define and identify a material.

  • The properties of solids, liquids and gases.

  • Name the changes of state (evaporating, condensing, melting and freezing).

Use the Activity: Materials mind map (one each) to elicit the children’s prior knowledge if required.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026

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