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A Semi-detailed Lesson Plan 
in Science and Technology 7 
Prepared by: Henry B. Sergio Jr. 
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of the properties of substances that distinguish them from mixtures. 
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to investigate the properties of mixtures of varying concentrations using variable materials in t he 
community for specific purposes. 
Week: 4, Day: 3 
I.Learning Objectives II.Learning Content III.Learning Procedure 
(Deductive Method) 
IV.Evaluation V.Assignment 
Through pictures of 
the different 
separation techniques, 
the students should be 
able to: 
A. identify the 
different 
methods of 
separating 
mixtures; 
B. proposes a 
plan on a 
group 
presentation; 
and 
C. prepare a 
group 
presentation 
depicting a 
separation 
technique. 
A.Subject Matter : 
Separation 
techniques 
B. Reference: 
Hadsal, A.S. 
(2008).Exploring 
science and 
technology II. Diwa 
learning system, Inc. 
C. Materials: 
 Pictures of 
separation 
techniques 
 Chalk 
 Juice 
 Salad 
 Ink 
 Water 
D. Concepts: 
1. Distillation-this is 
the separation 
technique where two 
miscible liquids 
(liquids that mix 
together) are 
separated. 
2. Chromatography - 
is the separation 
technique used to 
separate soluble 
*Preliminary Assessment 
On a ¼ sheet of pad paper, define the 
following terms: Distillation, chromatography, 
filtration/sifting, evaporation, magnetism. 
A. Statement of the problem. 
Directions: 
Think carefully about 
the following 
statements. Are they 
true or false? 
Circle your answer. 
a. In filtration, the 
filtrate is always a pure 
liquid. True/False 
b. Drinking water 
can only be obtained 
from seawater by 
distillation. 
True/False 
c. The fractional 
distillation of miscible 
liquids is only possible if 
the liquids have 
different boiling points. 
True/False 
d. Paper 
chromatography is a 
physical method for 
separating mixtures. 
True/False 
e. Mixtures have 
fixed melting and 
boiling points. 
True/False 
Draw on a short bond 
paper an illustration of 
chromatography. To be 
submitted on 
September 29, 2014. 
(Thursday) 
Criteria: 
Cleanliness-10 points 
Proper illustration 15 
points 
Total: 25 points 
1. Distillation-this is the separation 
technique where two miscible liquids 
(liquids that mix together) are separated. 
2. Chromatography -is the separation 
technique used to separate soluble 
substances using a media and a solvent. 
3. Filtration or sifting is a method in which 
you use the property of size to separate 
mixtures. 
4. Evaporation-the liquid portion of the 
solution is allowed to evaporate, leaving 
the solute behind. 
5. Magnetism can be used to separate 
mixtures of solid. 
A person is allergic to the yellow dying 
agent used in manufacturing certain 
candy coatings. Although the coatings 
appear as one color, the colors are often 
made from a combination of dyes. What 
separation method can be used to 
determine if a yellow dying agent was 
used?
substances using a 
media and a solvent. 
3. Filtration or sifting is 
a method in which 
you use the property 
of size to separate 
mixtures. 
4. Evaporation-the 
liquid portion of the 
solution is allowed to 
evaporate, leaving 
the solute behind. 
5. Magnetism can be 
used to separate 
mixtures. 
D. Skill: 
Familiarizing oneself 
of the properties of 
mixtures that 
distinguish them from 
substances. 
F. Values 
Everything separates 
not for the bad for 
the benefit of each. J 
Candy coat 
B. Generalization 
The person could use paper 
chromatography to determine the 
other colors present. 
Paper Chromatography 
C. Inference 
1. Define each separation technique using 
the vertical bullet list.
Distillation 
•this is the separation technique where two miscible 
liquids (liquids that mix together) are separated. 
Chromatography 
•-is the separation technique used to separate 
soluble substances using a media and a solvent. 
Filtration or sifting 
•is a method in which you use the property of size to 
separate mixtures. 
Evaporation 
•liquid portion of the solution is allowed 
toevaporate, leaving the solute behind. 
Magnetism 
•can be used to separate mixtures. 
2. Show pictures for each technique. 
Distillation 
Chromatography
Sifting/Filtration 
Vaporization 
Magnetism
3. Differentiate mixture from a substance 
Substance is an element or a compound 
(two or more elements that have reacted 
chemically in a fixed proportion by 
mass).We can separate the various 
constituents of a compound substance by 
a chemical process (reaction). 
Mixture is formed when two or more 
substances are mixed in any proportion. 
The constituents of a mixture can be 
separated by a physical process. 
4. Using available resources inside the 
classroom, and the materials by the 
teacher, the group should be able to 
choose one separation technique and 
present it in class in a creative manner. 
The groups are given 10 minutes only to 
discuss and 5 minutes to present. 
5. Group the class into 5 groups with 10 
members. 
Example:
The students choose chromatography. Instead 
of color, they will represent it as the human 
race. And after series of investigations, the 
group separates the girls in the group from the 
boys. 
Criteria: 
Group discipline-10 points 
Accuracy of the presentation-15 points 
Total: 25 points 
D. Verification 
Base on the picture of distillation, answer the 
following questions. 
1. The liquid solution is boiled in the boiler. The 
solvent evaporates. The solvent changes from a 
_____ to a gas (water vapor). 
2. The vapor moves out of the boiler. It goes into 
the inner tube of the cooling section. 
3. The cold water in the outer tube cools the 
vapor. This makes the vapor condense. The 
vapor changes from a ___ to a liquid. 
4. The liquid drips into a container. It is pure. It 
has been distilled. It has no solute dissolved in it. 
5. What happens to the solute? The solid solute 
stays behind in the boiler. It is now dried up. It is 
in solid form. 
Answers: 
1. Liquid 
2. Okay 
3. Gas 
4. Okay 
5. Okay 
Final Assessment:
On a ¼ sheet of pad paper, the students are 
asked to write a brief explanation on as to how 
separation of techniques is important. 
Criteria: 
Neatness-5 points 
Accuracy of the answer-10 points 
Total: 15 points 
Separation techniques are important for 
us to know the components of materials. 
Being able to know its components is 
important for us to be aware of it.