Acids & Bases Unit of Work (Stage 2, Stage 3)
Just what is an Acid? What about a Base? How do we detect them?
From rainbow columns to bubbling dry ice, Fizzics Education explores how chemists work.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Following this 30-minute video & student activities, your students will understand;
– the differences between acids and bases
– how acids and bases are used in everyday life
– how indicators are used in science and how to make your own from natural materials
– the pH scale
– that chemical reactions form new substances with different properties
Includes 10 x experiments to run in class plus student quizzes, a sample marking rubric, scope & sequence, cross-curricular teaching ideas, student project ideas, common student misconceptions to be aware of as well as Australian and USA curriculum outcomes and a risk assessment template.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Fizzics Education
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 21-Feb-2026 05:00PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
This Unit of Work is Free!
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Payment Instructions
Payment via credit card on the page.
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Curriculum
Primary, Secondary
Syllabus Outcomes
ST3-7MW-T, SC4-16CW, SC4-17CW
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Chemical World 7-10
Other KLAs
Science and Tech » Chemistry
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
A student will:
- Learn the difference between an acid and a base in terms of acids as proton donors and bases and proton receivers
- Can state the range of pH from 0 to 14
- Understands the use of chemical indicators to determine pH of a given solution
- Can identify that red cabbage and turmeric are natural acid-base indicators
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Presenter Bio
Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, having now reached 3 million kids since 2004. He is a qualified science teacher, 2013 Churchill Fellow, 2020 AMP Tomorrow Maker, 2015, 2016 & 2018 Australian Small Business Winner for Children’s Education Services, 2020 WSABE Outstanding Business Leader of the Year, 2019 Blacktown Business Person of the Year, and the receiver of both the 2023 University of Technology Sydney Chancellor’s Award for Excellence and the Faculty Award of Excellence for Science plus several Pinnacle Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration.
Ben is a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, is an advisory board member of the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration, an Ambassador for the Association of Science Education Technicians NSW and is part of the NSW Churchill Fellows Association committee. He is also the author of ‘Be Amazing! How to teach science the way primary kids love’ & the host of the FizzicsEd Podcast.
In 2012 Ben co-founded the non-profit Virtual Excursions Australia which has now grown to include over 40 major cultural institutions and departmental distance education managers, where together VEA members create collaborative video conference events and share tips and tricks on best practice. In 2015 he co-founded another non-profit called the Pinnacle Education Collaborative, a network of over 30 cultural organisations in North America that deliver virtual excursions to schools, retirement homes, remand centres and more.
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Internet device and screen with speakers to show the students the video.
Optional materials to have on-hand include red cabbage, water, a container, vinegar, bicarbonate soda, three spoons, cups, nails, lemon juice, soda water, cola, vinegar, egg, balloon, resealable plastic bag, tissues and funnel.
Connecting To The Event
You will receive a unique link to view the video and coursework once you have paid on the software platform.