Episode 5 — Separating Mixtures

Methods of Separation: Sorting, Sieving, Filtering

Learners will be able to:

• Explain and apply hand sorting as a method of separating a mixture of large, visually distinguishable items (e.g. buttons, wool and thorns) • Explain and apply sieving as a method for separating mixtures of solid particles of different sizes (e.g. sand and pebbles, flour and rice)