As part of an ongoing study of water, filtration, compounds, and mixtures, students are currently working in small groups to design a procedure to separate this:
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A mixture of sand, salt, and iron |
Into this:
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Separated samples of iron, salt, and sand |
It requires a deepening understanding of many of the concepts we've been working with this year, including filtration, mixtures, and evaporation. It also requires brainstorming a plan with their partners, as well as crafting a detailed procedure to follow.
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Checking out the magnified structures of iron, salt, and sand |