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2020/2021 Module Navigation Matrix—Mixtures and Solutions
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In-Person LearningSynchronousAsynchronous resources
(Links to FOSSweb resources coming soon)
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Modified InstructionTeacher materials needed for remote learningOptional consumable materials for students to use for remote learning
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Description of columnsSpecific modifications for teaching lessons when materials cannot be shared.

In-Person Learning Recommendations
Recommendations for teachers providing instruction using video instruction. The sections are divided up into Introduction, activity, and discussion (sense-making). This provides some flexibility for blended learning opportunities.

Synchronous Learning Recommendations
Materials teacher need to get from kits/home for remote learning.
Optional materials for students to use for remote learning. These should be considered consumable.

Please check with district guidelines regarding allergies and sending home materials.
Recommended resources. While the content of these resources is similar to those provided in the Investigations Guide, the experiences differ. Note: The resources below are recommended for use during this modified instructional time. Many of these are available now by logging into Resources by Investigations on FOSSweb.

Asynchronous Learning Recommendations

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Investigation 4: Reaching SaturationPart 1: Salt SaturationSee general recommendations.Introduction
Steps 1–2

Activity
Steps 3–7, 13–15, 18

Discussion
Steps 9–12, 16, 19–20
From kit
1 Bottle, clear plastic, with screw cap, 120 mL
3 Plastic cups
1 FOSS funnel
1 Filter paper
1 Spoon, 5 mL
• Self-stick notes
1 Container, 1/2 L
1 Syringe, 50 mL
1 Balance
1 Mass set
1 Basin
1 FOSS tray
4 Evaporation dishes
1 Container of kosher salt
1 Spoon, 25 mL

From home
• Water
• Paper towels
• Transparent tape
Kosher saltLink to Resources by Investigation

Notebook Sheets (English and Spanish)
No. 14–Saturating a Solution

Reading (See interactive eBook)
The Bends, see Step 24 for questions

Other At-Home Activities

Inv. 4–Compare Table Salt Crystals

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Part 2: Epsom Salts SaturationSee general recommendations.Introduction
Steps 1–4

Activity
Steps 5–9, 13–15

Discussion
Steps 10–12
From kit
1 Bottle, clear plastic, with screw cap, 120 mL
3 Plastic cups
1 FOSS funnel
1 Filter paper
1 Spoon, 5 mL
• Self-stick notes
1 Container, 1/2 L
1 Syringe, 50 mL
1 Balance
1 Mass set
1 Basin
1 FOSS tray
4 Evaporation dishes
1 Container of kosher salt
1 Container of Epsom salts
1 Spoon, 25 mL

From home
• Water
• Paper towels
• Transparent tape
Not recommendedLink to Resources by Investigation

Notebook Sheets (English and Spanish)
No. 15–Response Sheet–Investigation 4

Home/School Connection
Inv. 4—Reaching Saturation

Other At-Home Activit
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Inv. 4–Compare Saturation of Solids (2 pages)

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Part 3: The Saturation PuzzleSee general recommendations.Introduction
Steps 1–5

Activity
Steps 6, 9–12

Discussion
Steps 14–17
From kit
1 Bottle, clear plastic, with screw cap, 120 mL
3 Plastic cups
1 FOSS funnel
1 Filter paper
1 Container of citric acid
• Self-stick notes
1 Spoon, 5 mL
1 Spoon, 25 mL
1 Container, 1/2 L
1 Syringe, 50 mL
1 Balance
1 Mass set
1 FOSS tray
4 Vials
4 Evaporation dishes
1 Basin

From home
• Paper towels
• Transparent tape
• Scratch paper
• Water
Not recommendedLink to Resources by Investigation

Notebook Sheets (English and Spanish)
No. 16–Solubility Table

Reading (See interactive eBook)
• A Sweet Solution, see Step 22 for questions
• Sour Power, see Step 23 for summary chart template

Multimedia
Tutorial: Saturation
Virtual Investigation: Solubility

Other At-Home Activities
Inv. 4—Compare Different Crystals
Inv. 4—Math Extension
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Part 4: What's in Your Water?Focus Question 1: What is in our water samples?

Introduction
Steps 1–3

Activity
Steps 4, 6–7

Choose locations with different water sources and describe them to students as you show them the samples of the water. Take pictures to show them the locations. Describe the samples (see Step 4) to students.

Discussion
Steps 9–10

Focus Question 2: What is a design to remove salt from ocean water?

Introduction
Steps 16–17

Activity
Step 18 (students do asynchronously)

Discussion
Step 19 (students share their engineering designs)
From kit
8–10 Vials, with caps, 12 dram
• Self-stick notes
4–6 Evaporation dishes
2 FOSS trays

From home
• Scratch paper
This would be a good activity for students to do at home and then compare results with the class.

Vials
Evaporation dishes
Link to Resources by Investigation

Reading (See interactive eBook)
• East Bay Academy for Young Scientists, see Step 13 for questions
• Drinking Ocean Water, see Step 23 for questions
• Creative Solutions

Multimedia
Video: The Water Cycle

Other At-Home Activities
Inv. 4–Clean up an Oil Spill

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