Many people know about chemical pollution, but are all chemicals bad? The third unit in a series of six addresses chemicals common in everyday life. Scholars learn about the chemicals found in their own homes, chemical safety, and alternatives. 

Concepts

chemicals, toxic chemicals, household items, cleanliness, human impact on the environment

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Alter the home chemical survey, list name brands versus home made to allow for discussion of green cleaners

Classroom Considerations

• Follow all safety guidelines when handling chemicals
• Collect a large variety of empty bottles and containers of household chemicals (e.g. cleaners, bug spray, fertilizer, etc.)

Pros

• Each lesson provides an activator and an activity
• Bingo concept game requires research to increase the difficulty level
• Applies to pupils' daily lives

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4