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WHAT IS INSIDE THE
PRODUCT?
Interactive Fun Game Page 02
Interactive Fun Game Page 06
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How did you decide
which ingredient might
be present?
PROCESSING QUESTIONS Page 05
Why do manufacturers
include ingredients on
labels?
PROCESSING QUESTIONS Page 05
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
AT THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNERS WILL
BE ABLE TO
1. Identify common chemical substances
found in household and personal care
products and explain their functions based
on information found on product labels.
2 Construct a table classifying chemical
substances and their functions using
information gathered from product labels.
3 Demonstrate appreciation for the
importance of reading product labels
before using household and personal care
products.
REVIEW
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What is an ionic
compound?
REVIEW
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What is a covalent
compound?
REVIEW
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Can you name examples
of compounds found at
home?
DISCUSSION
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Can you name examples
of compounds found at
home?
CHEMISTRY IS EVERYWHERE
CHEMISTRY IS EVERYWHERE
Chemicals are present in almost everything we
use daily. These substances are added because
they perform specific functions that make
products useful, effective, and safe when used
properly.
CHEMICALS
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
LARANA L LC
What household products did you
use before coming to school today?
An element or compound with a specific
composition and purpose.
Examples:
• Water (H₂O)
• Salt (NaCl)
• Baking Soda (NaHCO₃)
A product may contain many
chemical substances because each
ingredient performs a different
role.
Not all chemicals are harmful.
Many chemicals improve our
health, hygiene, and quality of life.
WHAT IS A CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE?
Chemical Substance
WHAT IS A CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE?
An element or compound with a specific
composition and purpose.
Chemical Substance
Examples:
• Water (H₂O)
• Salt (NaCl)
• Baking Soda (NaHCO₃)
TOOTHPASTE – MORE THAN JUST
CLEANING TEETH
Toothpaste
Different ingredients work together to protect teeth and improve oral health.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
LARANA L LC
Why is fluoride added to toothpaste
instead of plain water?
SHAMPOO – THE SCIENCE BEHIND CLEAN
HAIR
shampoo
Shampoo contains ingredients that clean, protect, and improve the user experience.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
LARANA L LC
What might happen if shampoo
contained only water?
BLEACH – POWERFUL BUT REQUIRES CARE
Benefits
✔ Disinfects surfaces
✔ Removes stains
✔ Prevents disease-causing
microorganisms
bleach
Reminder Must be used according to instructions.
⚠
BAKING POWDER – CHEMISTRY IN
COOKING
What Happens?
Baking Powder + Heat Carbon Dioxide Gas Dough Rises
→ →
bleach
Chemistry helps create the texture of cakes, bread, and pastries.
CONNECTING TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Characteristics
✔ Formed through transfer of electrons
✔ Usually contain metals and nonmetals
Ionic Compounds
• Sodium Fluoride (NaF)
• Sodium Hypochlorite (NaClO)
• Sodium Bicarbonate
(NaHCO₃)
CONNECTING TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
✔ Formed through sharing of electrons
✔ Usually composed of nonmetals
Covalent Compounds
The bonding of atoms affects how substances behave and how they are used in products.
• Water (H₂O)
• Glycerin (C₃H₈O₃)
WHY DO PRODUCTS CONTAIN MANY
INGREDIENTS?
A product works effectively because different ingredients work together.
Each ingredient has a specific role:
KEY TAKEAWAY
• Household products contain chemical substances.
• Each chemical has a specific function.
• Chemicals improve health, hygiene, cleaning, and food
preparation.
• Understanding ingredients helps consumers make informed
choices.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
LARANA L LC
What would happen if baking
powder were omitted from a cake
recipe?
GUIDE QUESTIONS
If all chemical
substances were
removed from
household products,
how would daily life be
affected?
Many products would lose their
effectiveness because chemicals
provide cleaning, disinfecting,
preserving, and protective
functions.
ANSWER
GUIDE QUESTIONS
Why should people
learn the function of
ingredients instead of
assuming that
chemicals are harmful?
Understanding the purpose of
ingredients promotes informed
decision-making and helps people
recognize that many chemicals
provide important benefits when
used correctly.
ANSWER
PODUCT
CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE
FUNCTION
ACTIVITY: "CHEMICAL DETECTIVES
Procedure
1.Form groups of 4–5 learners.
2.Each group receives 3–4 product
labels.
3.Examine the ingredient list.
4.Identify at least five substances.
5.Research or infer their functions
using discussion notes.
6.Complete the table.
GENERALIZATION
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What new chemical
substance did you learn
today?
Why should consumers
read product labels?
Chemical substances found in household and personal care
products perform specific functions that make products effective.
Understanding these substances helps consumers use products
safely and responsibly
INTEGRATION
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Health
Education
Understanding product safety and personal hygiene
Environmental
Education
·Responsible use of household chemicals.
IC
T
Using online resources to identify and research ingredients
ASSESMENT
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Exit Ticket (Individual)
Answer briefly:
1.Identify one chemical substance found in a
household product.
2.What is its function?
3.Why is reading product labels important?
THANK
YOU
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