Properties of Acids & Bases Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 8.6D

Help your students master the properties of acids and bases and understand how pH levels relate to acids, bases, and water with this engaging, ready-to-teach chemistry unit.
This fully editable, multiday resource includes presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments—everything you need to teach acids, bases, and pH with confidence and minimal prep.

With student-led, differentiated learning, your class will explore key chemistry concepts through hands-on, multimodal experiences that keep students interested while giving you time to focus on student success.

Essential Questions

• How are acids and bases similar and different?

• What is the pH scale, and what does it reveal about acids, bases, and water?

Why Teachers Love This Kesler Science Complete Lesson

• Differentiated materials for students who need additional support

• Multimodal learning to keep students engaged through visuals, reading, experiments, and discussion

• Maximum flexibility – printable or digital formats work in any classroom

• Editable PowerPoints so you can tailor content for your students

• Spanish translations for vocabulary, reading passages, and interactive notebook pages

• Aligned with 2021 TEKS standard 8.6D

This lesson follows the **research-based 5E Instructional Model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—**to promote critical thinking and inquiry-based learning.

What’s Included in Each 5E Stage

Engage

Start your lesson with curiosity and connection:

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards in English and Spanish

• Teacher guide with class discussion ideas, student activities, and notes on common misconceptions

Explore

Students investigate acids, bases, and pH through a student-led, differentiated station lab that supports all learning styles.
With nine interactive stations, your students will discover how substances are classified as acidic, basic, or neutral based on their properties and pH levels.

Input Stations help students build understanding in multiple ways:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment that connects concepts through active engagement

• Read It! – Short reading passage with comprehension questions (English and Spanish versions included)

• Research It! – Guided online exploration with structured questions and reflection tasks

• Watch It! – Short video with follow-up prompts and discussion questions

Output Stations give students opportunities to apply their learning:

• Organize It! – Sort and categorize examples of acids, bases, and neutral substances using printable or digital tools

• Write It! – Respond to open-ended prompts using academic vocabulary and evidence-based explanations

• Illustrate It! – Sketch or diagram concepts like the pH scale or acid-base reactions for better retention

• Assess It! – Demonstrate mastery by answering structured questions using lesson vocabulary in context

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
This extension station offers fun, enrichment activities for early finishers and advanced learners, such as crosswords, mini-projects, or games that reinforce learning in creative ways.

Explain

Help students connect new ideas to scientific concepts with:

• Editable PowerPoints (standard and interactive versions)

• Interactive Notebook Templates in digital and printable formats (English and Spanish)

• Note-taking templates to guide comprehension and organization

Elaborate

Encourage critical thinking and creativity with student-choice projects that allow students to compare acids, bases, and neutral substances and explain how their properties relate to pH.
These projects are great for classroom or take-home enrichment.

Evaluate

Assess understanding and reinforce learning with:

• STAAR 2.0–style assessment questions in both standard and modified versions

• Review worksheets for class discussions, test prep, or homework practice

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This resource is designed for maximum flexibility, making it ideal for traditional, hybrid, or digital classrooms.
The station lab and interactive notebook materials are fully compatible with Google Slides and PowerPoint, allowing seamless use in any learning environment.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.