NAVOTAS NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 9
Consumer Chemistry

Topic Instructional Time Allotment Strategies Values Evaluation Suggested Activities

Objectives
First Quarter
A. Elements Describe an 5meetings Flash Cards Familiarity with symbols Formative and Laboratory Orientation
 Orientation of the requirements element using their in chemistry makes Summative Test
 Origin of Elements physical and Speed and chemical language Elements Symbols Lab.Safety
 Arrangement of Elements in the periodic chemical property, Accuracy Test easier and Familiarization
table Identify the families Quiz
 Elements vs Compounds of elements in the
periodic table

B. Properties of Common Chemicals Describe some 3meetings Board Work Awareness of Econo- Quiz Activity: Economics of Chemical
 Physical and Chemical Properties properties of the wise products Products
 Economics of Chemical Products groups in the
periodic table
C. Reading Chemical Labels Name compounds 3meetings Flash cards “It pays to read the Quiz: Mastery Test Practice on Label Readings
Chemical Formula Writing and Naming of based on their Strips label”
Common Substances classifications.
Practice chemical
formula writing and
naming of
compounds.
D. Acids, Bases and pH Classify certain 3meetings Magic tricks Choosing substances Practical Test Testing pH Using red cabbage
 pH level of acids and bases substances as with the right pH level Long Test or kamote tops
acids, bases and save the day
salts and identify
these compounds
among commonly
encountered
household
materials and

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 relate each other.

Improvised acid
and base indicator
from plant extract.

E. Introduction to Organic Chemistry Describe 5meetings Use of Mastery of the chemical Quiz Fossil fuels/Petroleum
 Structure and nomenclature of hydrocarbon multimedia language requires hard (video showing)
Hydrocarbon compounds compounds. work and patience
 Functional groups Name and draw
structure of
hydrocarbon
compounds.
List down
functional groups
and their names.
F. Chemistry in the Laundry Discuss the 3meetings Use common Produce earth-friendly Practical Test Video presentation of dry
 Whiter and brighter: soaps and cleaning power of chemicals products cleaning
detergents detergent soaps found in laundry
 Other household cleaning agents and other room
 Dry Cleaning household cleaning
agents.
G. Project Making Week Formulate 3meetings Patronize your own Summative Test 1. Preparation of
 Detergent and fabric conditioning making detergent powder products detergent
and fabric 2. Preparation of fabric
conditioner that is conditioner
environment 3. Evaluation of cleaning
friendly. effectiveness of
powdered detergents

25meetings
Second Quarter

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A. Chemistry of Surfaces 2meetings Video Proper handling of set- Quiz Drops on a coin (class activity)
 Solutions Explore different Presentation up Ice cream making
 Emulsions ways that materials Real examples
 Foams can be mixed
together to make
new materials.

Test some
materials to
determine what
kind of mixtures
they are.

Determine why
certain kinds of
mixtures are
manufactured for
commercial use in
particular situations
B. Chemistry in the kitchen Enumerate the 6meetings Video “It is you what you eat” Quiz  Potato chip tasting
 Nutrients nutrients needed Presentation Practical Test  Testing for starch
 Starch by our body. Laboratory  Testing of Vitamin C
 Fats and oils Make use of the testing content from juices
 Vitamins and Minerals sample food  Caloric content of
 Food Additives packaging some foods
 Foods as Drugs products to identify
nutrients present.
Create a food
sample label that
could possibly
healthy for your
age.

C. Chemistry of Cooking Associate type of 3meetings Food Handling Benefits of eating Practical Test Wine Making
 Food Preservation bacteria with the Cooking bacteria Salting
 Fermentation products of Laboratory Sweets

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  Popcorn cooking fermentation. works
Appreciate the
health benefits of
good bacteria.
Compare pop air
popcorn from a
microwave
popcorn.

D. Water Demonstrate the 3meetings Improvisation of “Precious than gold” Quiz Testing the water : How good
 Water cycle uniqueness of water filter Summative Test is that bottled water and how
 Water treatment water as a Laboratory effective is that water filter?
chemical testing
substance.

Put into a picture

the processes
involve in a water
cycle.
Revisit water by
watching Philippine
Environment
Monitor.

E. Project Making Make use of the 3meetings Product of hard work Wine Making
processes learned and resourcefulness Food Preserved
to preserved food.
Total=17meetings

Third Quarter

A. Cosmetics and Personal Care Identify chemical 3meetings Video “Let natural beauty Quiz Lead testing on cosmetics
 Products and Perfumes components of Presentation shines”
some cosmetics Laboratory
Testing

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B. Chemistry in the Medicine Cabinet Discuss common 3meetings Research on “Prevention is better Quiz Video presentation of
 Over the counter medications medicinal plants Medicinal than cure” Alternative Medicine
 Alternative Medicine and prepare Properties of
homeopathic Herbal Plants
medicine. approved by
DOH.
C. Project Making Create your own 3meetings Perfume
scent using Cosmetics
essential oil and Preparation of Herbal
vodka. Medicine

D. Dyes Discuss different 2meetings Extraction of Practical Test Video Presentation of Dyes
Types of Dyes types of dyes and Plant dyes
Uses of Dyes its uses.
E. Project Making Make your own 2meetings Creativity Tie-dyeing of cotton fabric
version of perfume Resourcefulness
out of safe
ingredients
2meetings Show cases of All Projects from 1st to 3rd
Project Exhibit Consumer quarter will be on sale. (e.g.
(Culminating Activity) Total= 15meetings Chemistry fabric conditioner,detergent
products powder,preserved food, dyed
t-shirt)

Fourth Quarter

A. Chemistry of Hardware and Software Discuss structure 3meetings Group Patronize earth friendly Quiz Group Reporting on types of
 Types of Polymers and types of Presentation products Polymers.
 Plastics polymers. Video Video Presentation on
 Toys Presentation Polymers
 glass
B. Metals Describe the 1meeting Group Practice 3 R’s Practical Test Special Report on Nitinol: a
 Properties of Iron properties of Presentation Reuse metal with memory
 Polishing your metals metals. Video Reduce

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 Presentation Recycle
C. Fibers and Fabrics Discuss fibers and 2meetings Video Practice 3 R’s Quiz Research day on materials to
 Carpets fabrics. Presentation Reuse use for paper making activity
 Leathers Reduce
 Papers and its Uses Recycle

D. Paints and Artist Materials Describe 3meetings Video Practice 3 R’s Quiz Activity: Making Wax Crayons
composition of Presentation Reuse Making Candles
paints and other Reduce
artist materials. Recycle
E. Adhesives Discuss the 2meeting Group Summative Test Paper products will be tested
composition of Presentation using paints and crayons.
adhesives.
F. Project Making Recycled materials 4meetings Practice 3 R’s Paper Making
to produce new Reuse Glue Making
products like paper Total= 15meetings Reduce
and glue. Recycle