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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how to test for pH (the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance) and explain its relationships to them and their environment. Cross-curriculum ideas are also included for math, English, and history. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine what acid precipitation is and how it is produced and become acquainted with the effects of acid precipitation on plants and animals in the Northern Forest. Students participate in three activities in which they discover common substances that are acidic, determine the approximate pH of common substances, and make acid rain. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the various methods of measuring water quality. In groups, they test various water samples using the different methods, writing them down for pH, oxygen, salinity, and nitrate levels. They use their data to write a final report and share their results with the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students comprehend what acids and bases are and know the importance of acids and bases in their lives. They analyze what pH is and how to calculate it. Students use a graphing calculator within this lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students test the pH of various household substances. After compiling and analyzing the data in class, students view a demonstration on the relationship between concentration and pH. Then conclusions are made according to the observation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students incorporate higher order thinking skills with this in depth research project. This project bridges the Sciences to other disciplines. Students research the diversity and interdependence of Life. They explain the structure and function of ecosystems today and how they have changed over time. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students test unknown solutions for pH levels to determine which organism can live in each environment. They name three substances that they think are acids. Students determine a solution is an acide or base. They define the term pH. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students investigate the different ph levels found in water that is tested using simple measurements. The water samples are taken from a local body of water. The ph levels are used to help indicate areas where shrimp can thrive in higher concentrations. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students understand the dynamics of acid rain and its impact on the living and non-living environment. They hypothesize how acid rain affects water pH levels in two lake systems with differing watershed features. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students identify and analyze how acid rain can affect the environment. They then explain how air, water, and pollution interact and conduct pH tests to find acidity levels in water. Finally, students become "Pollution Watch Reporters" who clip and report on news items dealing with the causes and effects of acid rain and other pollution upon both plants and animals. Full Review »
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