Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying the differences between acids and bases to explain the properties observed in everyday household products and making comparisons between these.


    Acid vs Base- Definition, 16 Major Differences, Examples


    Plan for the week is as follows: 

    Tuesday: Acids and bases notes. 

    Wednesday/Thurs: Sherbet fizz experiment

    Friday: Acids rotation station 


    How to make Sherbet - Simple Living. Creative Learning


    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • list common mineral acids and alkalis,
      • explain what is meant by the terms acid, alkali, and base,
      • identify hazards related to the use of acids and alkalis,
      • explain the difference between dilute and concentrated acids,
      • give examples of acids and alkalis found in the home,
      • describe how acids dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions.

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Sherbet fizz experiment
    2. Acids rotation station