This isn't your typical basic lesson—it's more acidic! Learners use pH information to determine the hydroxide ion concentration of different substances and then use these values to analyze information. The calculations require multiplication and division of numbers in scientific notation.

Concepts

scientific notation, ph, acids

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Partner with the science department to create an interdisciplinary lesson
• Incorporate as a performance task to assess scientific notation skills

Classroom Considerations

• Expects an understanding of pH values

Pros

• Provides the resources in an editable format
• Uses the mathematics to analyze a real-life situation

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.A.4