Knowledge/Skill Building

🧪 Fresco Reactions Mini-Lab

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise Self Directed Learning HS-PS1-2 VA:Pr5.1.IIIa VA:Cr2.2 VA:Cr2.3 Submission Required

Students examine teacher-prepared sample tiles and wet-plaster demonstrations showing pigment, binder, and plaster combinations that cracked, faded, or adhered differently. Using hand lenses, pH strips, and observation charts, they record at least three visible changes and sort them as likely physical change, possible chemical reaction, or uncertain. The class closes by listing mural-durability puzzles that could become investigable questions.

Plan day
Day 2
Duration
55 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps