Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Water Science for Schools: Acid Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction, aimed at upper elementary- and middle-school learners, to acid rain. [Click back to home to access the site in Spanish.]
Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Acid Rain

For Students K - 1st
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.
Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Clean Air Markets Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Market-based regulatory programs designed by the EPA, with information for consumers and industry cap-and-trade policies, Clean Air Act, and other government-sponsored efforts to reduce air pollution.
Article
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Knowing Your World: Acid Precipitation

For Students 3rd - 8th
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."
Website
Other

Environment Canada: What Is Acid Rain?

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Activity
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.
Lesson Plan
Teachers.net

Teachers.net: Acid Rain Go Away

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
in this lesson plan students conduct an experiment to find out how acid rain can harm plants.
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Acid Rain and How It Affects Our Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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. Young scholars create an environmental mural.
Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Reach Out Michigan: Acid Rain

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This experiment from Reach Out Michigan "demonstrates the effect of acid rain on statues and buildings."