This learning resource explores the chemistry behind common household and cosmetic products. Students will investigate product taglines, identify active ingredients, assess potential risks to health and the environment, and create informative materials to promote safe product handling and consumption. The resource aims to develop critical thinking skills related to product usage and the chemistry involved.
Objective
1. Students will be able to identify common household and cosmetic products based on their taglines.
2. Students will be able to recognize the active ingredients in common household and cosmetic products.
3. Students will be able to explain the potential risks of active ingredients found in common household and cosmetic products.
4. Students will be able to create an informative pamphlet about a chosen product, its uses, ingredients, risks, and proper handling.
5. Students will be able to disseminate information on product safety to their peers.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 11
Learning Area
Content/Topic
How chemistry contributes to the understanding of household and personal care products
Intended Users
Educators, Learners
Competencies
From product labels, identify
the active ingredient(s) of
cleaning products used at home
Identify the major ingredients
of cosmetics such as body
lotion, skin whitener,
deodorants, shaving cream,
and and perfum
Explain the precautionary
measures indicated in various
cleaning products and
cosmetics
