Learning Path
Acids and Bases (Alkali) Learning Path
By Darren Sheils
Introduction to acids, bases and the pH scale for senior classes, and how to conduct simple investigations at home
5 resources in this Learning Path
1
Acid
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar830161 Added: 20 Mar 2020 Contributor: Darren Sheils Resource type: ReferenceA brief description about what an acid is
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Materials
Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore the origins of these materials
- group materials according to their properties and/or composition
- identify and investigate a widening range of common materials in the immediate environment
- recognise that materials can be in solid, liquid or gas form
Suggestions for use: Introduction to acid and base
2
Base (Alkali)
https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar830235 Added: 20 Mar 2020 Contributor: Darren Sheils Resource type: ReferenceAn introduction to the definition of a base
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Materials
Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore the origins of these materials
- group materials according to their properties and/or composition
- identify and investigate a widening range of common materials in the immediate environment
- identify how materials are used
- recognise that materials can be in solid, liquid or gas form
Suggestions for use: Introduction reference to what a base is
3
pH Scale
http://www.skoool.com.eg/english/sk...ndary/chemistry/ph_scale/index.html Added: 20 Mar 2020 Contributor: Darren Sheils Resource type: Assessment / ReferenceHow to use litmus paper to test for acids and bases (alkali)
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Materials
Strand unit: Materials and change
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- Mixing, separating and other changes
- investigate how a wide range of materials may be changed by mixing
4
Danger - Acid Rain!
https://www.seai.ie/community-energ...ts/Acid_Rain_lesson_plan_-_Copy.pdf Added: 07 Dec 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceA lesson plan from the SEAI for Senior Classes relating to how acid rain is formed by burning fossil fuels. Contains experiments, recording sheets, discussion points and several useful web links. Also available as Gaeilge.
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Environmental awareness
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become aware of the importance of the Earth's renewable and non-renewable resources
- foster an appreciation of the ways in which people use the Earth's resources
5
Acid Attack
https://www.seai.ie/community-energ.../Acid_attack_lesson_plan_-_Copy.pdf Added: 07 Dec 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceA lesson plan from the SEAI for Senior Classes relating to how acid rain can damage plants, buildings and fish. Contains experiments, recording sheets, discussion points and several useful web links. Also available as Gaeilge.
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Living Things
Strand unit: Plant and animal life
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- investigate the factors that affect plant growth
- observe and explore some ways in which plant and animal behaviour is influenced by, or adapted to, environmental conditions
