Mixture or Solution Worksheet

Do your students know the difference between a mixture and a solution? As your students are exploring different types of matter, it is important to understand the difference between them. Let’s take a quick look at how they are different.

• A mixture has 2 or more substances that have been put together but are not chemically combined. 
• A solution has 2 or more substances that have been chemically combined and can not be separated.

With this cut-and-paste science worksheet, students must look at written examples and pictures and sort them according to if they are a mixture or a solution. This worksheet gives students 12 examples to sort.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!  

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

• Science centers
• Lesson warm-up
• Lesson wrap-up
• Fast finishers 
• Homework assignment
• Whole-class review (via smartboard)

If there are students who need a bit of a challenge, encourage them to write a written description of each picture example.

For students who need a bit of guidance, invite them to reference previous assignments, anchor charts, or posters. Additionally, this activity can be completed in a small group or with a peer tutor.

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Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete. 

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This resource was created by Madison Evans, a teacher in North Carolina and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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