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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Acid Rain

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore more about acid rain. This is an online experiment to observe "The influence of acid rain on plant growth." Find out how acid rain can damage your plants directly and indirectly.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Acid Rain

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the pH sensor to measure changes in the pH when CO2 dissolves in water. They also study the changes in the pH when sulphuric acid is added to water and identify water bodies most likely to be affected by acid rain.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Glencoe Mid. School Science: Effect of Acid Rain on Limestone

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will collect rainwater and measure its acidity. They will use the rainwater to determine the effect that acid rain has on limestone.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Acid Rain: What Is Being Done?

For Students 3rd - 8th
The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Measuring P H Experiment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an activity that deals with acid rain. "This experiment will illustrate how to measure the approximate pH of chemicals in water using a pH indicator." It is easy to follow the comprehensive set of directions.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Determining the P H of Common Substances

For Students 6th - 8th
In this acid rain experiment the students will be "determining the pH of common substances." This is a great lesson plan for an experiment.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: P H

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a pH sensor to measure the pH level of water in a stream or lake. They examine how air pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide cause acid rain, which affects the pH of water bodies and aquatic...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Observing Buffers in Lakes, Ponds, and Streams

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore buffers in lakes, ponds, and streams. "In this experiment, you will observe the effects of limestone on the acidity of water."
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Measuring the P H of Natural Water

For Teachers 6th - 8th
How acidic is your water? "In this experiment, you will measure the pH of natural water located near your home or school."
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Making a Natural P H Indicator

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
At this site you will find a step by step process for making a natural pH indicator. One of the main materials you need to have on hand is a red cabbage.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Measuring Soil P H

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site has an experiment to find out how to measure the pH of your soil. The soil pH is an important condition that can affect the health of plants and animals.