Innovating Science® - Acids and Bases

Students will learn about acids and bases through a class discussion and then test a dilute acid and dilute base with neutral litmus paper to learn how the paper indicates something is acidic or basic. Once that skill is learned they can move on to test some common items that would be found around their house to determine if they are acids or bases. Optional: Extra litmus paper is included to test more items either from home or around the school building for a greater understanding of acids and bases. The activity contains enough materials for 6 groups of students.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B
Performance Expectations: 5-PS1-3; 5-PS1-5
Cross Cutting Concepts: Cause and Effect; Scale, Proportion and Quantity

Kit Includes:
30mL 0.01M HCl
30mL 0.01M NaOH
30mL Distilled Water
30mL Vinegar
30mL Dilute Ammonia
30mL Liquid Soap
30mL Lemon Juice
Neutral Litmus Paper
Spot Plates

Developed for grades 3 - 5

WARNING CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

DOT Info:
Non-regulated

*"Next Generation Science Standards" is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.