Acids & Bases: Video Worksheet | Middle School Chemistry

This activity is a FREE complement to our YouTube video on "What Exactly are Acids and Bases Anyway?" covering "Acids vs Bases", "The pH Scale", "Neutralization" and more.

[Preview this free video here on YouTube]

⭐ What's Covered?:

✅ What makes a substance an acid or a base

✅ Properties of acids: sour taste, react with metals, turn litmus red

✅ Properties of bases: bitter taste, slippery feel, turn litmus blue

✅ The pH scale: measuring acidity from 0 to 14

✅ pH indicators: how scientists identify acids and bases

✅ Neutralization reactions: acids + bases = salt + water

✅ Real-world examples: food, cleaning products, your stomach, ocean water

What will the students be doing?

● Students will be given either a printed or digital handout to record answers on.

● Either individually or as a class watch the video

● Then, they will use the video and their own knowledge to answer the questions.

● Use questions to spark discussions and apply information beyond the page!

What materials are needed?

● Either 1 printed copy per student OR the digital version assigned

● An internet enabled device for research as needed.

When should I use this resource in my class?

✔ When reviewing or simply studying science in general

✔ Perfect review resource or class activity

✔ This makes for the perfect digital lab or group activity

✔ When looking to link outside world into your classroom

✔ This makes for the perfect sub activity too!

✔ Anytime you want to get students excited about science!

➡ Please note: these videos do assume you've covered at least some basic terminology beforehand. This is designed to be a supplemental resource not a sole source of teaching. You are the teacher and know your students best. So, take the time to review vocabulary after this activity too to ensure student understanding.

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