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- 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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- 4th
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Students compare the emissions listed on the EPA isopleths over the past five-year period for ten key states. They use this information to rank each region according to the degree of acid rain problem in those parts of the United States. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students engage in a research project to increase their ability to conduct experiments, interpret data and discuss results in a scientific paper. After doing a lab which simulates effects of acid rain, pairs of students write a report. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the stages of the water cycle, draw and label a diagram showing its parts. They experiment with cloud formation and acid rain as it effects classroom plants. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students, in groups, take on the role of either Biologist, Chemist, Health Scientist, or Economist. They complete a webquest in which they must decide what to do about a problem concerning the effects of acid rain. They make a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop experiments testing the effects of an acidic solution on seed germination. They place radish seeds in petri dishes and water them with different PH solutions. Through Internet connections, they exchange data with other students who conduct similar investigations. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students study the rain forest ecosystem. They explain where rainforests are located, and what types of organisms live there. They watch a video about the ecology and ecosystem of the rain forest. They discuss the video before making a chart or mobile using index cards. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students simulate the effects of acid rain on limestone. They imagine they are on a trip to some mountains far away. This imaginary mountain has a lake which is clear and very blue and their is no life inside the lake. Students discuss what they think happened to the lake. Then they explore what happens when acid rain hits limestone. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify the causes and effects of acid rain. Using the internet, they research pollution sources in their local area and by collecting rain samples and testing the pH. In groups, they develop their own plan urging local industries to use better technologies to help reduce acid rain. They reflect on what worked and what did not. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the science of volcanoes. They discuss forest fires, and the Yellowstone fire. Students complete an Earth science analysis of the fires. They complete an article reivew questions. Students discuss the following terms: plate tectonics, acid rain, hot spots, plate boundary, fault lines,and land formation. Full Review »
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