Topic / Title Acids and Bases

Grade Level Grade 7

Time Allotment 90 minutes
Teacher Dahlia M. Maputol
Learning Competency
Investigate the properties of acidic and basic mixtures using natural indicators
Objectives
By the end of class, students should be able to:
1. Investigate the properties of acidic and basic mixtures using natural indicators.
2. Give examples of acids and bases that they encounter in their everyday life.
ELICIT (Access prior knowledge). Materials/Assessment
Tool
Students are grouped into 4 with names element, compound,
homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. The group will say
“kami yun” when the description given by the teacher refers to
them. The description are as follows:
1. has more than one type of atom 4 Group labels (written in
2. separate parts can be seen bondpaper/colorbond)
3. has two or more substances
4. components are physically combined
5. Occupies space and has mass
Students will further answer the following questions briefly:
1. What are some classifications of matter?
2. How is matter classified?
In today’s lesson, we will classify certain groups of matter in a
different way based on their distinctive properties.
ENGAGE (Get the students’ minds focused on the topic (short; question or picture).
Show pictures of different swimming pools. Let students focus on
the swimming pool crowded with a lot of people. Make them Pictures of swimming pool
realize how contaminated that swimming pool is and its effect to
humans when not treated.

For health reasons, swimming pools are regularly treated with

chemicals that are usually called “chlorine” (Calcium hypochlorite
or sodium hypochlorite) as disinfectants. The effectiveness of
these disinfectants depends on how acidic or basic the water is.
Pool owners must therefore measure and, if necessary, adjust, the
acidity of their pool through a pH test kit.
What do the terms acidic, basic and pH test mean?
EXPLORE (Provide students with a common experience).
Mixtures of turmeric and
To give students the idea on how they will classify substances, the rubbing alcohol, baking
teacher will mix the prepared substances to show color changes. soda and water, and
Key Question: Why does a substance give a distinctive color when vinegar
mixed with
other substance?

Students will perform the activity “Acids and Bases in the Home.” 10 Different household
The activity aims to investigate the properties of acidic and basic solutions
mixtures using plant indicator and classify them as acid or base. 3 Plastic teaspoons
Key Questions: Plastic egg tray or
1. What color is the indicator in acidic solution? In basic solution? 10 party cups made into
2. Are cleaning products more likely to be acidic or basic? saucers
3. Are food products more likely to be acidic or basic? 3 Plant indicators freshly
 prepared
Apron
The teacher will assess students’ laboratory activity performance Mask
by group. The teacher should see that the students follow the Rubber gloves
procedure and safety precautions in activity.
Laboratory performance
rating sheet

EXPLAIN (Teach the concept. Should include interaction between teacher and students).
Each group will present their laboratory report. After the report, Laboratory Performance
the teacher will give inputs on important concepts missed by the rating sheet
students. He will also give feedback on their laboratory activity
group performance.
ELABORATE (Students apply the information learned in the Explain).
1 cup water in a party cup
Empty party cup
The students will perform the activity “What does an antacid do?”
Antacid tablet
Acids are said to “neutralize” bases, and vice versa. In this activity
Vinegar
the students will investigate the effect of these substances to each
Plant indicator
other and define the word neutralize. This will lead them to answer
the question:
Experiment Design Rating
How does an antacid work to counteract excess stomach acid?
Sheet
Peer Assessment
EVALUATE (How will you know the students have learned the concept)?
Students are evaluated in each phase of the lesson.
EXTEND (Deepen conceptual understanding through use in new context).
Short-answer response
Part A (individual). Proper Handling of Acids and Bases
1. Read labels of acidic and basic household substances found
in your home.
2. Write briefly your practice of handling these products safely.

Part B (by group). The Acid Rain

1. Explain the acid rain phenomenon
2. Describe the impact of acid rain on humans and the environment.
3. Give ways of preventing the adverse effects of acid rain.

References
DepEd Grade 7 Science Learner’s Material
Chemistry the Physical Setting. Myers. et.al.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsWXYSw6O_c