Chemistry Lab: Separating a Mixture Lab

In this inquiry lab, students are challenged with determining the procedures that will separate a four-substance mixture. Then, they will carry out their procedures. Complete Teacher Notes with details for making your mixture, substitutions that can be made, and modifications that are appropriate for your students. All student pages are editable! This is a great first of the year lab, and appropriate for middle school and high school students. The teacher notes include step-by-step instructions for setting up the lab, post-lab class discussion starters, and expected student outcome. Lesson Objectives: * Construct a Flow Chart to demonstrate the procedures for separation of the mixture * Determine procedures for separating a four-substance mixture * Use physical properties such as density, solubility, magnetism, insoluble in water, & evaporation (boiling) to separate the mixture Prior Knowledge: Physical and chemical properties and changes of