Get TWO READINGS and TWO WORKSHEETS to introduce how matter is classified and the difference between pure substances (elements, compounds) and mixtures. Each pure substances and mixtures reading comes with its own set of reading comprehension questions. Replaces a textbook!
This resource includes:
- Pure Substances article (2 pages) with corresponding worksheet (2 pages)
- Mixtures Article (2 pages) with corresponding worksheet (2 pages)
Pure Substances Article Topics:
- Matter and atoms
- Elements vs. compounds
- Compounds have a fixed ratio of components
- Elements and compounds are pure substances
- Pure substances have consistent properties
Mixtures Article Topics:
- Mixtures and their characteristics
- Differences between mixtures and compounds
- Variable composition of mixtures
- Physical separation methods: filtration, evaporation, magnetism
- Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous mixtures
- Examples of each type of mixture
Teacher Notes:
- Answer keys are always included!
- Please note that this pure substances and mixtures reading is not editable.
- Related NGSS Standards: MS-PS1-1
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