This unit was developed to aid the instructor of any secondary level General Chemistry course to present a comprehensive overview of acids and bases. The activities included in this unit are designed to last approximately seven instructional periods of a block schedule. This 10 day unit introduces students to Indonesia and the art of batiking.
Students explore the Internet to learn about the history of Indonesia.
The history of batiking is explored. The students also complete a batiking project. This lesson is designed as an interdisciplinary unit linking literature to dance. This unit focuses on the use of music and movement as the medium of communication. Ideally, this unit would be taught in conjunction with a language arts class studying Shakespeare.