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Separating mixtures: how we concentrate natural materials Provided by Lesson plan, Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster Description:

This activity covers methods of separation of mixtures as a class practical and then applies ideas about separation to separating mixtures of minerals on the basis of their different physical properties. This resource includes teacher’s notes and student’s notes.
Activity details available at:
https://geohubliverpool.org.uk/jesei/separating%20mixtures.htm

Links to activity files https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Separating-mixtures.pdf Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old Subject areas
  • Natural resources
  • Earth and Atmosphere
  • Mineral resources
  • Experimental skills and strategies
  • Investigation
  • Keywords: Buddling, Hand-picking, Mixtures, Granite, Minerals, Jigging, Panning, Separating mineralsMining


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