Science Lesson Plan

Teacher: Johnson Grade Level: 2nd Duration of Lesson: 60 minutes

Standards:
2.P.3A. Solids and liquids are two forms of matter that have distinct observable properties.
Some matter can be mixed together and then separated again. Solids and liquids can be
changed from one form to another when heat is added or removed.

Objective:
The student will be able to identify mixtures and solutions by combining solids and liquids.

Materials:
● KWL Chart
● Anchor Chart
● Experiment Supplies for all 6 groups
● Experiment recording papers
● Chex Mix
● Chex Mix Analysis Assessment Papers
● Sticky Notes

Procedures
Hook:
1. Complete a KWL Chart
a. What do we know about solids and liquids?
b. What do we know about mixtures and solutions?
c. What do we want to know about mixtures and solutions?

Teacher Input:
1. Teacher uses anchor chart to explain the differences in mixtures and solutions.

2. Teacher creates mixture and solution.

a. Mixture:
i. Fill a clear container ½ full of oil. Add 3 drops of blue food color. Fill with
water and watch what happens. Blue water is now at the bottom of the
container. (Water and oil do not mix; oil is lighter than water so it floats)
b. Solution:
i. Add water to Koolaid mix. Stir well until the solid powder has dissolved
 in the liquid.
3. The students and teacher analyze and discuss why:
a. Oil and water is a mixture
b. Koolaid and water creates a solution

Guided Practice:
1. Group Experiments: Each group will complete an experiment and complete the
experiment analysis paper.
1. Group 1: Crystal Light powder mix + water
2. Group 2: Coins
3. Group 3: Beans and Rice
4. Group 4: Sugar and Water

2. Circle Time: Each group shares about their experiment. Groups tell whether their
substances are mixtures or solutions and why.

Independent Practice:
1. Chex Mix Analysis Assessment
a. Teacher displays directions on board.

Closing:
1. Sticky Note: Each student jots down 1 example of a mixture and 1 example of a
solution. (Places on anchor chart)

Assessments:
1. Students will be given a small sample of chex mix.
2. Students will separate the sample.
3. Students will complete the experiment sheet.
(http://ed.sc.gov/scdoe/assets/File/instruction/standards/Science/Units/2-Physical-Science--
Solids-and-Liquids.pdf)
 Student Experiment Sheets

Experiment Name: _________________________________________

Name:

Purpose: I want to know...

Hypothesis (Guess): I think...

Results: Circle one.

Mixture Solution

Conclusion: I learned that...

Guided Practice: Group Experiment Directions

Crystal Light powder mix + water

Directions

Step 1: Write the name of your experiment at the top of your experiment paper.

Step 2: Fill out the purpose and hypothesis sections on your experiment paper.

Step 3: Pour the crystal light powder into the cup of water.

Step 4: Use the straw to mix the powder and water.

Step 5: Complete the results section of your experiment paper. Circle whether the
product is a mixture or a solution.

Step 6: Write your conclusion. What did you learn?

Coins

Directions

Step 1: Write the name of your experiment at the top of your experiment paper.

Step 2: Fill out the purpose and hypothesis sections on your experiment paper.
Step 3: Mix up all the coins in the bag.

Step 4: Complete the results section of your experiment paper. Circle whether the
product is a mixture or a solution.

Step 5: Write your conclusion. What did you learn?

Beans and Rice

Directions

Step 1: Write the name of your experiment at the top of your experiment paper.

Step 2: Fill out the purpose and hypothesis sections on your experiment paper.

Step 3: Mix up the beans and rice in the bag.

Step 4: Complete the results section of your experiment paper. Circle whether the
product is a mixture or a solution.

Step 5: Write your conclusion. What did you learn?

Sugar and Water

Directions

Step 1: Write the name of your experiment at the top of your experiment paper.

Step 2: Fill out the purpose and hypothesis sections on your experiment paper.

Step 3: Pour the sugar into the cup of water.

Step 4: Use the straw to mix the sugar and water.

Step 5: Complete the results section of your experiment paper. Circle whether the
product is a mixture or a solution.

Step 6: Write your conclusion. What did you learn?