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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students collect samples of rainfall, cloud condensation, and water that trickles through the soil. These samples are tested for pH, conductivity, and the presence of sulfates, nitrates, calcium, and magnesium. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students observe how quickly germs spread from person to person. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students pour in ½ cup of clear white vinegar, add a small amount of cold tap water, and measure the pH of the solution. They place some cuttings from houseplants (marigold, African violet, begonia or coleus work well) in this solution to grow Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students experiment to observe the effect of acid rain on limestone rock, edifices, and sculptures. They use vinegar and chalk solution for this experiment. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students experiment to determine the difference between an acid and a base. They study the concept of adding a buffering agent to make an acid more basic. They study the pH scale. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students examine a color-coded map of U.S. acid rain precipitation intensity. Using EPA data table and the blank U.S. map, they record state-by-state values for magnitude of emissions and compare areas of emissions to areas with the most acid rain. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the U.S. Geological Survey website to study about acid rain. They then print out the web pages on acid rain and pH and fill out activity page on their own or fill it out together. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine the effects of acid rain by performing a simulation experiment. They also view the effects of acid rain and erosion on the reservation and record observations in a science log. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students collect weather data over a thirty day period to gain an increased understanding of the weather patterns in their area. Once the data is collected, students post their finding online using a web tool. Finally, students attempt to draw correlations between the weather patterns and health problems reported online throughout the same time period. Students seek to determine if those problems reported could be attributed to acid rain. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students use metric measuring for model and actual plan in designing a roof garden. They photograph the process, record results in a journal, and plant seedlings in small containers. Finally, students complete an acid rain experiment, track their results, and graph their results. Full Review »
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