STARS – SnowHillPrimary School; Snow Hill, NC

February Visit – “Acids and Bases in the Household”

Kindergarten Schedule – 30 minute activity; 2 classes at a time (12 total – 6 rotations)

Introduction (5 min) /
  • Discussion with students about science/scientists
  • Highlight scientific method
  • *emphasize safety*
/ What is science?
What does a scientist do?
Scientists have a method to their madness
Labcoats and safety glasses
Activity (25 min) /
  • Draw anthocyanin
  • Acids / bases
  • Show range
  • Collect Data
  • Relative strengths
/ “molecule” is responsible for the red-blue colors in fruits/vegetables; also useful for determining acidity
Sour foods / cleaners
Lemon juice, Sprite, baking soda, windex, water
Table (item, color, acid/base/neutral)
Relate to taste (lemon juice vs. Sprite) or cleaning ability (windex vs. Drano)

STARS – SnowHillPrimary School; Snow Hill, NC

February Visit – “Acids and Bases in the Household”

1st Grade Schedule – 35 minute activity; 3 classes at a time (14 total – 5 rotations)

Introduction (5 min) /
  • Discussion with students about science/scientists
  • Highlight scientific method
  • *emphasize safety*
/ What is science?
What does a scientist do?
Scientists have a method to their madness
Labcoats and safety glasses
Activity (30 min) /
  • Draw anthocyanin
  • Acids / bases (another “property” of an object)
  • Show range
  • Collect Data (test sample in groups of 5)
  • Relative strengths
/ “molecule” is responsible for the red-blue colors in fruits/vegetables; also useful for determining acidity
What are some properties of objects? (5 senses) Relate to sour foods / cleaners
Lemon juice, Sprite, baking soda, windex, water
Table (item, color, acid/base/neutral), apple juice, laundry detergent as tests
Relate to taste (lemon juice vs. Sprite) or cleaning ability (windex vs. Drano)

STARS – SnowHillPrimary School; Snow Hill, NC

February Visit – “Acids and Bases in the Household”

2nd grade Schedule – 35minute activity; 3 classes at a time (13 total – 5 rotations)

Introduction (5 min) /
  • Discussion with students about science/scientists
  • Highlight scientific method
  • *emphasize safety*
/ What is science?
What does a scientist do?
Scientists have a method to their madness
Labcoats and safety glasses
Activity (30 min) /
  • Draw anthocyanin
  • Acids / bases (another “property” of an object)
  • Show range (introduce litmus paper)
  • Collect Data (individual test)
  • Relative strengths
  • Prediction
/ “molecule” is responsible for the red-blue colors in fruits/vegetables; also useful for determining acidity
What are some properties of objects? (5 senses) Relate to sour foods / cleaners
Lemon juice, Sprite, baking soda, windex, water
Table (item, color, acid/base/neutral), for test have students in groups according to color on litmus paper
Relate to taste (lemon juice vs. Sprite) or cleaning ability (windex vs. Drano)
Mix an acid and base together

Faculty Presenters: Dr. Reza Ghiladi

Dr. Jeremiah Feducia

Grad Student Presenters: Sorangel Rodriguez ()

Mary Chely Quiñones-López ()

Jennifer D’Antonio ()