Lesson Plan: Acids and Bases Science • First Year of Preparatory School
This lesson plan includes the objectives and exclusions of the lesson teaching students how to distinguish between acids and bases and identify examples from everyday life.
Objectives
Students will be able to
- list common mineral acids and alkalis,
- explain what is meant by the terms acid, alkali, and base,
- identify hazards related to the use of acids and alkalis,
- explain the difference between dilute and concentrated acids,
- give examples of acids and alkalis found in the home,
- describe how acids dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions.
Exclusions
Students will not cover
- examples of acids and bases other than hydrochloric, sulfuric, and nitric acid and sodium, potassium, and calcium hydroxide.
