Grade 8 NSP | Lesson 7 — Mixtures (Stations Practical + Formal Practical) | Grade 8 Natural Sciences (NSP) Teacher's Pack

📌 IMPORTANT: This resource is designed for **NSP (Natural Sciences — Physical Science)**, not the combined NS curriculum. In NSP, these topics are taught in Term 1. 

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📘 LESSON 7 — Mixtures (Stations Practical 🧪 + Formal Practical)

Grade: 8

Subject: Natural Sciences (NSP – Physical Sciences)

Term: 1 • Week: 4

Duration: 60 minutes

Lesson Type: Practical (Stations Activity) + Optional Formal Assessment (30 Marks)

⭐ Lesson Objectives

Learners will:

• Define what a mixture is.
• Identify types of mixtures (solid–solid, solid–liquid).
• Describe characteristics of mixtures.
• Apply separation techniques (filtration, sieving, hand-picking).
• Record and communicate observations from each station.

📦 THIS TEACHER PACK INCLUDES

✔ Full Lesson Plan (Word + PDF)

✔ Learner Notes (Word + PDF)

✔ PowerPoint Presentation (+ PDF version)

✔ Full 30-mark Formal Practical (Word + PDF)

✔ Separate: Teacher Guide, Learner Worksheet & Memo (PDF)

✔ Cover page (PNG + PDF)

✔ 2 Sample Slides (PDF)

✔ Read Me First

✔ License & Usage Terms

🧪 STATIONS INCLUDED

1. Sand + Iron filings
2. Salt + Water
3. Beads + Buttons or Beads + Rice

🔒 IMPORTANT TERMS

• Digital product — no refunds
• For one teacher only
• No reselling, sharing, or redistribution allowed

✔ PERFECT FOR

• CAPS-aligned Grade 8 teaching
• Practical stations
• Classroom demonstrations
• Formal assessment using the ready-made 30-mark practical
• Revision activities