Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 7

Objective: Investigate properties of unsaturated or saturated solutions

Learning across curriculum:

1) Mathematics - Students can explore the concept of concentration and dilution of

solutions by calculating the amount of solute needed to achieve a desired
concentration. This connects with the objective as it involves understanding the
properties of solutions and how they can be manipulated.

2) English - Students can analyze and interpret scientific articles or research papers
related to solutions and their properties. This helps them develop their reading
comprehension skills while also deepening their understanding of the topic.

3) Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) - Students can learn about different
techniques used in food preservation, such as pickling or canning, which involve
understanding the properties of solutions and their effect on the preservation
process.

Elicit:

Teaching Strategy: K-W-L Chart

Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers

Anecdote 1: Share a personal experience of making a lemonade and discuss

how the amount of sugar added affects the taste. Relate this to the concept of
concentration in solutions.

Anecdote 2: Share a Filipino cultural context of making sinigang (a sour soup)

and discuss how the amount of tamarind added affects the sourness. Relate
this to the concept of dilution in solutions.

Engage:
Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes

Instructional Materials: Online quiz platform, devices for students

Idea 1: Create an interactive quiz where students have to identify whether a

given solution is unsaturated or saturated based on visual representations or
descriptions.

Idea 2: Divide the class into groups and have a mini-debate on the importance
of understanding the properties of unsaturated and saturated solutions in
everyday life. Each group can present their arguments and counter-arguments.

Explore:

Activity 1: Making Salt Solutions

Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials: Salt, water, beakers, stirring rods

Significance: This activity allows students to experiment with different

amounts of salt and observe how it affects the solubility and saturation of the
solution.

Instructions:

1) In groups, students will prepare three salt solutions using different amounts of salt
and the same volume of water.

2) They will stir each solution until the salt is fully dissolved.

3) Students will record their observations and discuss the differences in solubility and
saturation among the solutions.
Rubric:

- Clear observation and recording: 5 pts

- Accurate comparison and analysis: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What is the difference between an unsaturated and a saturated salt solution?

2) How does the amount of salt added affect the solubility of the solution?

3) Why is it important to understand the properties of saturated solutions?

Activity 2: Making Lemonade Concentrate

Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Materials: Lemons, sugar, water, measuring tools, containers

Significance: This activity allows students to apply their understanding of

concentration and dilution by making a lemonade concentrate that can be
diluted to create different strengths of lemonade.

Instructions:

1) Students will work individually or in pairs to create a lemonade concentrate using

lemons, sugar, and water.

2) They will measure and record the amounts of each ingredient used.

3) Students will dilute the concentrate with varying amounts of water to create
different strengths of lemonade.

4) They will taste and compare the different lemonade samples, noting the
differences in taste and sweetness.

Rubric:

- Accurate measurement and recording: 5 pts

- Clear presentation and comparison: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) How does the concentration of the lemonade concentrate affect the taste of the
diluted lemonade?

2) What happens to the taste when the concentrate is diluted with different amounts
of water?

3) Why is it important to understand how to dilute a solution properly?

Explain:

Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion

Example 1: The teacher can explain the concept of unsaturated and saturated
solutions using visual aids and real-life examples. They can ask questions to
prompt discussions and encourage student participation.

Example 2: The teacher can conduct a demonstration where they show the
process of saturating a solution and explain the factors that influence
saturation.

Elaborate:

Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Task 1: In groups, students will research and present a real-life scenario where
understanding the properties of unsaturated or saturated solutions is
important, such as water treatment or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Task 2: Students will work individually or in pairs to design an experiment that

investigates the effect of temperature on the solubility of a specific solute.
They will plan, execute, and analyze the experiment, presenting their findings
to the class.

Evaluate:

Teaching Strategy: Differentiation

Instructional Materials: Assessment sheets, rubrics

Question 1: Explain the difference between an unsaturated and a saturated

solution.

Question 2: How does temperature affect the solubility of a solute in a

solution?

Question 3: Why is it important to understand the properties of unsaturated or

saturated solutions in various fields of study or industries?

Extend:

Teaching Strategy: Case Studies

Instructional Materials: Case study scenarios related to solutions and their

properties

Example 1: Students will analyze a case study where a manufacturing

company is struggling to dissolve a specific solute in a solvent to create a
solution. They will propose possible solutions to overcome the solubility issue
and explain the rationale behind their recommendations.

Example 2: Students will examine a case study where a farmer wants to

optimize the concentration of a fertilizer solution to maximize plant growth.
They will calculate the appropriate amount of fertilizer needed based on the
desired concentration and explain their reasoning.

Assignment:

Assignment 1: Research and Reflection

Teaching Strategy: Brainstorming

Overview: Students will research and reflect on the applications of
unsaturated and saturated solutions in different industries or fields.

Assessment Question: Choose one industry or field and explain how

understanding the properties of unsaturated or saturated solutions is crucial
for its processes or products.

Assignment 2: Experiment and Analysis

Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning

Overview: Students will conduct an experiment to investigate the effect of

different solutes on the saturation point of a solution. They will analyze and
interpret their data, drawing conclusions and suggesting further areas for
exploration.

Assessment Question: Describe the relationship between the type of solute

used and the saturation point of a solution based on your experiment. Provide
evidence to support your conclusion.

Note: The rubrics and specific instructions for the assignments should be
provided separately.