Course 2 of 6 in Good Science Series
Did you know that fruits have acid in them? Learn how to do a fun and easy acid test using supplies you can find in your kitchen. Design a cause-and-effect experiment to compare the amount of acid in different fruits!
By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
» describe and carry out a simple test to assess acidity
» use observation to identify cause-and-effect relationships
» plan and carry out an investigation to answer a scientific question
Supplies needed:
» science journal
» pencil
» test tubes or measuring cups
» measuring spoons
» baking soda
» 2 or more citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit)
» cutting board
» kitchen knife
» apron and safety goggles
» citrus juicer optional
» printer optional
Suggested Pacing:
Day 1 – Getting Started and gather the Supplies Needed
Day 2 – The Investigation a – b
Day 3 – The Investigation c – d
Day 4 – The Investigation e – f
Day 5 – What’s Next?
NGSS Standards:
Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)
» Cause and Effect (Grades K-2, 3-5 and MS)
- Before starting this course you must complete the required prerequisite course: Smart Peg Safety