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Lesson Plan: Solubility

Subject: Science
Topic: Solubility
Duration: 30 minutes
Age Group: Key Stage 2 (Students aged 7-11)

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define solubility and identify soluble and insoluble substances.
2. Understand the factors affecting solubility.
3. Conduct a simple solubility experiment.

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Materials Needed

• Clear plastic cups
• Spoon (for stirring)
• Water
• Salt, sugar, and sand (as examples of soluble and insoluble substances)
• White paper and markers (for recording results)
• Safety goggles (for students participating in the experiment)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what happens when they mix sugar or salt in water. Write down their responses on the whiteboard. Introduce the term "solubility" and explain that it refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

Key Definitions:

• Solubility: The maximum amount of a substance that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.
• Solute: The substance that is dissolved (e.g., salt, sugar).
• Solvent: The liquid in which the solute dissolves (e.g., water).

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Main Activity (15 minutes)

Experiment: Investigating Solubility

1. Hypothesis Formation (3 minutes):

   • Divide the students into small groups. Provide each group with the materials (salt, sugar, sand, water, and cups).
   • Ask them to predict which substances will dissolve in water and which will not. Record their hypotheses on the white paper.

2. Dissolving Experiment (10 minutes):

   • Have each group add a teaspoon of one substance to a cup of water.
   • Encourage them to stir and observe what happens.
   • After a few minutes, ask them to mix each substance one at a time and compare their observations.
   • They should note down which substances dissolved and which did not.

3. Discussion (2 minutes):

   • After the experiment, bring the groups back together. Ask each group to share their findings.
   • Discuss why some substances dissolved while others did not, and highlight the concept of solubility.

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Factors Affecting Solubility (5 minutes)

Explain the key factors that can affect solubility, including:

• Temperature: Most solids dissolve better in warmer water.
• Agitation: Stirring a mixture can help dissolve substances faster.
• Nature of the solute and solvent: Some substances dissolve better in certain solvents due to their chemical properties.

Use examples such as hot water dissolving sugar faster than cold water or oil not dissolving in water.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

Wrap up the lesson by summarising key points about solubility:

• Solubility is an essential concept in science that defines how substances mix.
• Understanding solubility is important in various applications, from cooking to environmental science.

Assessment

• Ask a few review questions to check for understanding, such as:
  • "What occurs when we add salt to water?"
  • "How can temperature affect solubility?"

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Homework (optional)

Assign students to find one example of a soluble and one example of an insoluble substance from their home and prepare to share it in the next class.

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This lesson plan allows students to engage both practically and theoretically with the concept of solubility, fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills.