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Ages 11 to 13 · ages 11+
Matter & Reactions · Grades 6 to 8
A 7-week run through chemistry basics: states of matter, atoms and molecules, phase changes, gas laws, mixtures, chemical reactions, conservation of mass, and the pH scale, each operated as a real simulation.
7 weeks 13 lessons 1 to 2× / week · 30 to 45 min
Standards alignment
- NEP 2020: experiential and inquiry-based science
- CBSE: Chemistry (matter, its states, and chemical reactions) for middle grades
Week by week (7 weeks)
| Wk | Theme | Lessons | CSTA tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What matter is | Unplugged: Watch an ice cube melt then a puddle dry, and name the state at each step. | · |
| 2 | Phase changes, then a check | · | |
| 3 | Gases and mixtures | · | |
| 4 | Mixing check, then reactions | · | |
| 5 | Conservation and pH | Unplugged: Test lemon juice, water, and soapy water with red cabbage water and watch the colours sort acid from base. | · |
| 6 | Rates and recipes | · | |
| 7 | The boss | · |