Base your lesson plan on acids and bases on an informative resource. The first installment of a five-part module on the science behind Harry Potter has individuals investigate acid/base chemistry with the use of invisible inks. They also learn how engineers use acids and bases in different situations and how invisible inks were used in the American Revolution.

Concepts

acids, bases, acids and bases, harry potter, indicators

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils conduct a web quest on the uses of acids and bases for a journal entry

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be familiar with the periodic table of elements
• See the introduction section for suggested order of the lessons

Pros

• Includes lesson background information for instructors

Cons

• Repeats much of the information provided in the activity page