LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will develop an understanding of chemical reactions.

Objective 5.04

Identify the physical and chemical behaviors of acids and bases.

  • General properties of acids and bases.
  • Concentration and dilution of acids and bases.
  • Ionization and the degree of dissociation (strengths) of acids and bases.
  • Indicators.
  • Acid-base titration.
  • pH and pOH.

Resources aligned to this objective

pH indicators and tests for acids and bases
Students will create various pH indicators and test unknown solutions to determine if they are an acid or a base.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Richard Beckham.

Lesson plans on the web

The acid test
The purpose of this lesson is to devise a scientific investigation to detect acids and bases in common materials. Students will prepare a test solution whose color changes when an acid or a base is added, determine whether various household substances are acids or bases, and look for patterns in the results. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science