Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 7

Objective: Investigate properties of unsaturated or saturated solutions

Learning across the curriculum:

- Math: Calculating concentrations of solutions

- English: Writing a scientific report on the investigation

- Technology and Livelihood Education: Designing and creating a model to

demonstrate the concept of saturation

Elicit:

- Ask students to recall their experiences with mixing substances in water.

- Show pictures of different solutions and ask students to identify whether they are
saturated or unsaturated.

- Discuss the importance of understanding the properties of solutions.

Engage:

1. Conduct a demonstration of mixing salt in water and observe the changes in the
solution.

2. Show a video clip of a real-life application of saturated solutions, such as saltwater

aquariums.

3. Engage students in a class discussion about the effects of unsaturated and

saturated solutions on everyday life, such as cooking and cleaning.

Explore:

Activity 1: Solubility Investigation

Materials: Various substances (salt, sugar, baking soda, etc.), water, beakers,
stirring rods, balance, measuring spoons

Instructions:

1. Divide students into groups.

2. Provide each group with different substances and ask them to predict whether
each substance will dissolve in water or not.

3. Instruct students to measure and record the mass of each substance before and
after dissolving in water.

4. Have students compare their predictions with the actual results.

Rubric:

- Correct prediction: 2 points

- Accurate measurement and recording: 2 points

Assessment Questions:

1. What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

2. How does temperature affect the solubility of a substance?

Activity 2: Saturation Point Experiment

Materials: Salt, water, beakers, stirring rods, balance, stopwatch

Instructions:

1. Provide each group with a beaker of water and a small amount of salt.

2. Instruct students to add salt to the water while stirring until no more salt dissolves.

3. Have students measure and record the amount of salt added and the time it took
to reach saturation.

4. Discuss the concept of saturation and its relationship to solubility.

Rubric:

- Accurate measurement and recording: 2 points

- Proper understanding of saturation: 2 points

Assessment Questions:

1. What happens when a solution becomes saturated?

2. How does the amount of solute affect the saturation point?

Activity 3: Concentration Calculations

Materials: Various solutes, water, measuring spoons, beakers, balance,

calculator

Instructions:

1. Provide each group with different solutes and water.

2. Instruct students to create solutions with different concentrations by measuring

and mixing the solute and water.

3. Have students calculate and record the concentration of each solution using the
formula: concentration = mass of solute / volume of solution.

4. Discuss the relationship between concentration and the properties of unsaturated

and saturated solutions.

Rubric:

- Accurate calculation and recording: 2 points

- Understanding of concentration and its relationship to saturation: 2 points

Assessment Questions:

1. How does concentration relate to the properties of unsaturated and saturated

solutions?

2. What are the units for expressing concentration?

Explain:

1. Teacher-led discussion on the concept of solubility, saturation, and concentration.

2. Interactive lecture using multimedia presentations or visual aids to explain the

properties of unsaturated and saturated solutions.

Elaborate:

1. Group activity: Students design and create a model to demonstrate the concept of
saturation using materials such as sponges and water.

2. Role-play: Students act as solute particles and solvent particles to demonstrate

the process of dissolution and saturation.

Evaluate:

- Written test: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions related to the properties of

unsaturated and saturated solutions.

- Performance assessment: Observing students' participation and understanding

during the activities and discussions.

Extend:

- Conduct a field trip to a local water treatment plant to learn about the process of
creating saturated solutions for water disinfection.

- Research and present a case study on the harmful effects of saturated solutions,
such as high salt concentrations in agricultural soils.

Assignment:

Write a scientific report summarizing the investigation on the properties of

unsaturated and saturated solutions. Include an introduction, methodology, results,
discussion, and conclusion sections. Use proper scientific writing conventions and
cite relevant sources.