Everything from elements, to molecules, objects, plants, and animals, even you and me, is all made up of matter. Matter - All Mixed Up! allows students to explore the physical properties of matter through the separation of various mixtures. The included experimental protocol enables students to plan and conduct an experiment on their own with basic guidance and allows the assessment of student learning capabilities. This kit contains all materials needed for 15 groups to perform the experiment and includes a Teacher's Manual and a Student Answer Packet copymaster. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)* Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS2.B Performance Expectations: MS2-PS1-1; MS5-PS1-3; MS-PS2-5 Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns; Energy and Matter; Cause and Effect Engineering Practices: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in an Argument from Evidence; Constructing Explanations (and Designing Solutions); Developing and Using Models/Flowcharts Compatible with NYS testing requirements. Kit Contains: Enough of Mixtures #1-4 for 5 Samples of Each Mixture #2 Liquid Mixture #4 Liquids A and B 20 4 oz. Jars with Lids 8 Transfer Pipettes 8 Magnets 15 Plastic Funnels 16 Pieces of Filter Paper 16 7 oz. Plastic Cups 48 Disposable Petri Dishes 8 Pairs of Metal Tweezers 4 Magnifying Glasses 4 Sieves DOT Info: Non-regulated. * ”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.