US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Water Science for Schools: Acid Rain
An introduction, aimed at upper elementary- and middle-school learners, to acid rain. [Click back to home to access the site in Spanish.]
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Glencoe Mid. School Science: Effect of Acid Rain on Limestone
Students will collect rainwater and measure its acidity. They will use the rainwater to determine the effect that acid rain has on limestone.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain
What are the causes and effects of acid rain in our environment? To learn more about this serious environmental issue check out this website. Contains a page with several acid rain activities for students.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Acid Rain Effects
Students conduct a simple experiment to model and explore the harmful effects of acid rain (vinegar) on living (green leaf and eggshell) and non-living (paper clip) objects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Acid Rain Study Guide
Understand the make-up of and effects of acid rain.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: The Effects of Acid Rain
Geology and chemistry of acid rain effects. Lots of building and monument pictures showing acid rain damage. Be sure to follow the "next" link at bottom of each page.
CNN
Cnn: Acid Rain Works Fast
Article explains the power of acid rain. Acid rain dissolves forest nutrients faster than previously thought.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Environmental Protection Agency: Acid Rain
This is the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's acid rain portal. Find links to information on the causes and effects of acid rain, how it is measured, and some suggestions for ways to reduce its occurrence.
Other
Environment Canada: What Is Acid Rain?
A thorough explanation of acid rain with a focus on the following topics: what is acid rain, the pH scale measures acidity, what does acid rain do, and what can I do about acid rain.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey Home Page: Acid Rain
Learn about acid rain and the devasting effects it has on the U.S., particularly on our nation's capital and monuments.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain
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.
Other
Almanac of Policy Issues: What Is Acid Rain and What Causes It?
Explains what acid rain is, how it is measured, its effects, and what humans can do to mitigate and reverse the environmental damage.
Teachers.net
Teachers.net: Acid Rain Go Away
in this lesson plan students conduct an experiment to find out how acid rain can harm plants.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Acid Rain
The following interactive resource provides an explanation of what acid rain is and it highlights its causes and effects.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Environment: Acid Rain: Causes and Effects
This site is from Government of Canada on the causes and effects of acid rain in Canada, as well as the steps that are being taken to reduce acid rain in Canada.
Michigan Reach Out
Reach Out Michigan: Acid Rain
This experiment from Reach Out Michigan "demonstrates the effect of acid rain on statues and buildings."
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Acid Rain and How It Affects Our Environment
In this lesson plan the teacher uses sulfuric acid with stones, leaves, and raw fish to demonstrate the effects of acid rain on the environment. Students create an environmental mural.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Acid Rain
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The causes and effects of acid rain.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Acid Rain
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The causes and effects of acid rain.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Knowing Your World: Acid Precipitation
A brief article defining "acid precipitation," followed by directions for a hands-on demonstration which "show[s] the direct effect of acid water on plant growth."
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain: Students Site
Use this student portal to understand all you can about acid rain and its harmful effects. Modules for interactive games, stories, puzzles, vocabulary terms and links to other activities and experiments.
Other
Catch the Science Bug: Investigating Acid Rain [Pdf]
Investigate the effects of acid rain on plants then record your observations on the data collection sheet.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Acid Attack
In this activity, students explore the effect of chemical erosion on statues and monuments. They use chalk to see what happens when limestone is placed in liquids with different pH values. They also learn several things that engineers...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: The Effect of Acid Rain on Seed Growth
A lab activity that takes place over a few weeks, where students first determine the pH of different solutions, then choose three that are acidic. They set up petri dishes with radish seeds and hydrate them with the different solutions...