In this 28-37 class period bundle, students unpack 5 phenomena to explore flavor and foundational chemistry concepts.
This unit is intended to be used for introductory high school chemistry classes.
Students are introduced to atomic structure, formation of ions, ionic compounds and ionic bonds, and covalent bonds and molecular compounds through phenomena that include table salt, sports drinks, sugar, and other salts and MSG.
Science practices are heavily emphasized and include developing models, asking questions, analyzing and interpreting data, engaging in arguments from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.
Phenomenon 1: Salt: Matter, Properties, & Separation Methods (8-10 days)
Explore how salt is extracted and made, how and why different types of salt vary, and salt’s purpose in food and cooking.
Phenomenon 2: Sports Drinks & Electrolytes: Atomic Structure & Ions (8-10 days)
Explore atomic structure and ions by unpacking what electrolytes are, why we need them, and why they are in sports drinks.
Phenomenon 3: Sugar (Rock Candy & Tanghulu): Solutions & Covalent Bonding (3-4 days)
Explore sugar and sugar solutions by comparing salt and sugar’s macroscopic properties and making sense of differences by exploring sucrose’s molecular structure and how its atoms are bonded.
Phenomenon 4: Salts & Umami (7-10 days)
Explore ionic compounds- how they form, why they form, and their properties- by making sense of ingredient labels and exploring a primary ingredient behind umami: MSG.
Unit Assessment: Oral Rehydration Salts (3-4 days)
Each Lesson Includes:
- Teacher Lesson Plan with Essential Questions, Objectives, and NGSS standards, Lab Preparation (Materials, Ingredients, Amazon Lists when appropriate, and Tips & Tricks) and day-by-day lesson plans
- Classroom Slides with directions for lesson flow, turn and talk prompts, illustrations and graphics, embedded videos, and whole group reflection questions
- Student Handouts with step-by-step lab directions and other activities
- Instructional Lab Videos & "Science Behind" Videos
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Teacher lesson plan and lab preparation documents are provided as view-only webpages on the website.
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