Instructional Video

Other Acids

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

What do you call an acid with an attitude? A-mean-oh acid. Many pupils think of the acids found in the lab rather than the more common every day acids. The video introduces more common acids in food, our bodies, and other areas of life. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Bring in a variety of acids for the class to see if they can guess what they have in common before watching the video, i.e. kiwi, soda, vinegar, yogurt
  • Create a KWL chart for acids
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires prior knowledge of acids, pH scale, and indicators
  • Video is the eighth in a series of 21
Pros
  • Graphics use high-contrast colors
  • Includes closed captioning to help viewers follow the video
Cons
  • None