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Title: Introduction to Acids and Bases

Grade Level: Middle School (6th-8th grade)

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to define acids and bases, identify examples
of each, and understand the differences between them.

Materials:

 pH paper
 Test tubes or plastic cups
 Vinegar
 Baking soda
 Lemon juice
 Water
 Safety goggles
 Worksheets with questions about acids and bases (optional)

Introduction (10 minutes):

 Ask students if they have heard of acids and bases before.

 Explain that acids and bases are important chemicals that we encounter in our daily lives.
 Discuss some examples of acids (e.g. vinegar, lemon juice) and bases (e.g. baking soda, soap)
that students might be familiar with.

Body (40 minutes):

 Explain the properties of acids and bases, such as pH levels and chemical reactions.
 Introduce the concept of pH, which measures the acidity or basicity of a substance on a scale
of 0-14.
 Demonstrate the use of pH paper and test tubes/cups by dipping the paper in water, vinegar,
and baking soda and recording the color changes that occur.
 Provide students with their own test tubes/cups and have them test different liquids, such as
vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda, and water, and record their observations.
 Discuss the results as a class and have students compare and contrast their findings.
 As a fun and interactive activity, have students mix together different combinations of the
liquids and observe the resulting color changes.

Conclusion (10 minutes):

  Review the key points of the lesson, including the definition of acids and bases, pH levels,
and examples of each.
 Have students share one thing they learned about acids and bases during the lesson.

Assessment (Optional):

 Provide worksheets with questions about acids and bases for students to complete as a form
of assessment.