Subject: Science
Grade Level: Grade 7
Objective:
1. Defines concentration of solution.
2. Distinguishes concentrated solution from diluted solution.
3. Shows a willingness to answer a given problem using the correct formula in finding the
percentage concentration of a solution.
Learning across the curriculum:
- Mathematics: Students can use mathematical formulas to calculate the concentration of a
solution.
- English: Students can write a scientific explanation of the concept of concentration.
- Technology and Livelihood Education: Students can explore the practical applications of
concentration in various industries.
Elicit:
- Ask students if they have ever heard of the term "concentration" in relation to solutions.
- Show pictures of different types of solutions and ask students to describe what they see.
- Discuss with students any prior knowledge they may have about concentration in solutions.
Engage:
1. Show a short video clip of a scientist conducting an experiment with different solutions
and explaining the concept of concentration.
2. Conduct a quick demonstration using colored water and different containers to show the
difference between concentrated and diluted solutions.
3. Ask students to brainstorm and write down any questions they have about concentration in
solutions.
Explore:
Activity 1: Concentration Comparison
Materials:
- Different solutions (e.g., saltwater, sugar water, vinegar)
- Measuring cups
- Containers
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into groups.
2. Provide each group with different solutions.
3. Instruct the groups to measure out equal amounts of each solution and pour them into
separate containers.
4. Ask the groups to observe and compare the colors, tastes, and smells of the solutions.
5. Have the groups discuss and record their observations.
6. Facilitate a class discussion on the differences in concentration among the solutions.
Assessment questions:
1. Which solution appeared to be the most concentrated? Why?
2. How can you determine the concentration of a solution based on its color, taste, and smell?
Activity 2: Concentration Calculation
Materials:
- Salt
- Water
- Weighing scale
- Graduated cylinder
- Calculator
Instructions:
1. Provide each student with a small amount of salt.
2. Instruct the students to weigh the salt and record its mass.
3. Ask the students to dissolve the salt in a specific amount of water and measure the volume
using a graduated cylinder.
4. Guide the students in calculating the concentration of the salt solution using the formula:
concentration = mass/volume.
5. Have the students compare their calculated concentrations and discuss any discrepancies.
Assessment questions:
1. What is the formula for calculating the concentration of a solution?
2. How can you manipulate the concentration of a solution by changing its mass or volume?
Activity 3: Concentration Challenge
Materials:
- Various solutions with unknown concentrations
- Test tubes
- Test tube rack
- Droppers
- Indicator solution
Instructions:
1. Provide each student with a test tube containing an unknown solution.
2. Instruct the students to add a few drops of indicator solution to their test tubes.
3. Guide the students in performing a titration experiment by adding a standardized solution
drop by drop until a color change occurs.
4. Assist the students in calculating the concentration of the unknown solution using the
volume of the standardized solution added.
5. Have the students compare their calculated concentrations and discuss any variations.
Assessment questions:
1. What is the purpose of adding an indicator solution in the titration experiment?
2. How can you determine the concentration of an unknown solution using titration?
Explain:
1. Teacher-led explanation: Provide a detailed explanation of the concept of concentration,
including definitions, formulas, and examples.
2. Student-led explanation: Assign small groups of students to research and present on
different practical applications of concentration in various industries, such as food and
beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science.
Elaborate:
1. Conduct a hands-on experiment where students can investigate how temperature affects the
concentration of a solution.
2. Assign a project where students have to create a visual representation (poster, infographic,
etc.) explaining the concept of concentration to younger students.
Evaluate:
- Written quiz: Provide a quiz with multiple-choice and short-answer questions that assess
students' understanding of the concept of concentration and their ability to calculate
concentrations.
- Performance task: Have students prepare and present a real-life scenario where they have to
determine the concentration of a solution based on given data and calculations.
Extend:
- Field trip: Organize a field trip to a local industry where students can observe how
concentration is used in the production process.
- Guest speaker: Invite a scientist or expert from a relevant field to talk about the importance
of concentration in their work.
Assignment:
Research and write a short essay on the different ways concentration is used in everyday life.
Provide specific examples and explain their significance.
