Grade 5 Science — Term 2, Week 5
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T2 G5
Day 1: Introducing Acids and Bases
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise acids and bases in safe household substances. |
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| Materials | Lemon, vinegar, soap, baking soda |
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| Key vocabulary | acid, base, sour, bitter, household |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why is a lemon sour but soap slippery?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: safely explore household acids (lemon, vinegar) and bases (soap, baking soda); sort them; tap-to-reveal acids and bases. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a household acid. |
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| Assessment | Recognises acids and bases. |
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| Teacher notes | The MoEY step-up: acids and bases; taste nothing in science. |
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Day 2: Testing with Indicators
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Use a natural indicator to test acids and bases. |
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| Materials | Red cabbage indicator, household samples |
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| Key vocabulary | indicator, colour change, acid, base, test |
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| Engage (starter) | "Can a purple juice tell acids from bases?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: use red cabbage indicator to test safe substances; observe colour changes; sort by result; tap-to-reveal indicators. |
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| Plenary (close) | What does an indicator tell us? |
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| Assessment | Uses an indicator. |
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| Teacher notes | Red cabbage juice is a safe indicator. |
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Day 3: Neutralisation
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Observe that acids and bases can cancel each other. |
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| Materials | Vinegar, baking soda, indicator |
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| Key vocabulary | neutralise, cancel, react, neutral |
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| Engage (starter) | "What happens when we mix an acid and a base?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: mix a safe acid and base with indicator; observe neutralisation; tap-to-reveal the idea. |
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| Plenary (close) | What happens when an acid meets a base? |
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| Assessment | Observes neutralisation. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep to safe household amounts. |
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Day 4: Acids and Bases Around Us
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Identify everyday uses of acids and bases. |
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| Materials | Product pictures (cleaners, foods) |
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| Key vocabulary | acid, base, use, clean, food, safe |
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| Engage (starter) | "Where do acids and bases help us daily?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match everyday products to acids or bases; discuss safe handling; tap-to-reveal everyday uses. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one everyday use of a base. |
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| Assessment | Identifies everyday uses. |
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| Teacher notes | Stress reading labels and safety. |
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Day 5: Review: Acids and Bases
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate acids, bases, indicators, and neutralisation. |
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| Materials | Indicator, samples, review cards |
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| Key vocabulary | review, acid, base, indicator |
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| Engage (starter) | "Acid and base challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: test and sort safe substances with an indicator at review stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name an acid and a base. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce safety and never tasting. |
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