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Separating mixtures
| 11–14 years
Everything you need to teach separating mixtures
Prepare
OpinionMaking science teaching more inclusive
Let’s introduce more representative examples in our chemistry classrooms
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Use British sign language’s descriptive nature to boost understanding in your science lessons
Ideas5 ways to teach paper chromatography
Brush up on your chromatography teaching skills with these teacher-tested tips
CPD articleEvaporation, filtration and crystallisation | Teaching practical science
How to add variety and context to lessons while getting students familiar with apparatus
CPD articlePractical distillation
How to develop your students’ distillation knowledge and practical skills
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Practical videoSimple distillation | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and resources showing how to separate water from a coloured solution
Class experimentChromatography of sweets | 11–14 years
Try this class practical to carry out chromatography using dye from different coloured M&M’s®. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentLeaf chromatography | 14–16 years
Investigate leaves using paper chromatography with this classroom experiment and follow-up questions
ResourceIs the secretary guilty? | 14–16 years
In this practical, your learners become chemical detectives by carrying out an investigation using separation techniques
Overview resources for Elements, compounds and mixtures | 11–14 years
Discover more chemistry teaching resources, including key terms support, for 11–14 learners with elements, compounds and mixtures