This science resource follows Ontario's global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 7 science curriculum (Matter and Energy - Pure Substances). Students will learn about pure substances and mixtures by evaluating the social and environmental impacts of the use and disposal of substances, investigating the properties of pure substances and mixtures, and analyzing the particle theory of matter, among other expectations.
 
I'll get straight to the point. Many students don't enjoy reading textbooks because the content is often very dry and bland. Most books get straight to the point and lose student interest. Upon purchasing this teaching resource, you'll notice that this packet is written differently. It's informal, loaded with jokes, and tries to teach students on a personal level. Moreover, it entices them to try to perform their own inquiry-based independent science experiments at home. I wanted to write it as if I were conversing with your students. It's a short unit(compared to textbook units), but it is filled with embedded links, QR codes, an online version of all chapter questions, unit tests, and independent research. It has everything you need to cover the specific and global expectations of the Ontario science curriculum.
 
I would consider this resource "low-prep" as there is nothing required of you but to print it. However, there may be some science experiments that require some setup. I've included some chapter quizzes/assignments in PDF and Google Forms. Use these tasks as consolidation assignments or discussion topics in your classroom! The content of this packet is relevant and accurate. It will not impede their understanding!
 
✬This resource has 5 chapters:
Chapter 1: To Mix or Not to Mix
Chapter 2: It's Getting Hot in Here
Chapter 3: If You Are Not Part of the Solution, Then You Are Not Soluble
Chapter 4: Separation Isn't Always Easy
Chapter 5: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
 
✬It also has the following:
- Vocabulary Sheets
- Printable Student Journals
- Reading and Worksheets
- Answer Keys
- Interactive PDF *added 25/07/22
- Study Questions
- Google Forms Quizzes and QR code links to videos online!
- Unit Test
- 2022 Curriculum update - Atoms
- 2022 - PPT added :)
- 2023 - New content added. Five experiments/activities that tie into each chapter! Also, thenew font, Lexend. Proven to be more legible for students with difficulty reading. Also, embedded a system for more straightforward navigation and re-designed most of it. Also, Iadded labs and templates!
 
✬In-depth explanation:
 
Welcome to my teacher resource on particle theory and the properties of pure substances and mixtures! With this resource, your students will have the opportunity to learn about the social and environmental impacts of the use and disposal of pure substances found in technological devices, as well as how to assess the effects of different industrial methods used to separate mixtures.
 
Through interactive activities and hands-on experiments, your students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the particle theory of matter and use it to distinguish between pure substances and mixtures. They will also learn how different factors affect the solubility of a substance and the rate at which it dissolves and be able to distinguish between homogenous and heterogenous mixtures. In addition, they will be able to describe the concentration of a saturated solution and explain why water is referred to as the universal solvent.
 
Your students will also learn about the various processes used to separate mixtures, including solutions, and identify some applications of these processes. They will also learn about pure substances as elements and compounds consisting of atoms and combinations of atoms.

✬Need any other scientific resources?
- Grade 7 Heat in The Environment Resource
- Grade 7 Forms and Functions
- Grade 7 Interactions in The Environment
 
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