Lesson Plan 1: Introduction to Acids and Bases

Objective: Students will understand the basic properties of acids and bases.

1. Warm-up Activity (10 minutes):

 Show students images or samples of substances that are commonly known to be acidic or
basic, such as lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda, and soap.
 Ask students to identify any patterns or differences they notice among the substances.
2. Introduction (10 minutes):
 Introduce the concept of acids and bases and explain that they are two categories of
substances with distinct properties.
 Discuss with students their prior knowledge about acids and bases and their
characteristics.
3. Main Activity - "Acidic or Basic?" (20 minutes):
 Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of pH paper or pH
indicator solution.
 Instruct the groups to test various household substances by dipping the pH paper or
adding the indicator solution to the substances.
 Encourage them to record their observations and classify the substances as acidic, basic,
or neutral based on the color changes.
4. Class Discussion (10 minutes):
 Have each group share their observations and discuss the properties of the substances
they tested.
 Facilitate a class discussion to compare and contrast the properties of acids and bases
based on the observed color changes.
5. Activity - "Household Acid and Base Hunt" (15 minutes):
 Instruct students to search for household items that are either acidic or basic and compile
a list of these items.
 Students can record the items and their properties in a table or worksheet.
6. Test (10 minutes):
 Administer a short quiz to assess students' understanding of acids and bases.
 The quiz can include multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions related to the
properties and classification of acids and bases.
7. Homework Assignment:
 Assign students to research and write a report on the common uses of acids and bases in
various industries or everyday life.