Understand the make-up of and effects of acid rain.

The following interactive resource provides an explanation of what acid rain is and it highlights its causes and effects.

Chemicals from the Earth's atmosphere are making their way down to the planet. Not in spaceships, but in rain. The acid rain can infiltrate ground water, lakes, and streams. How does acid rain affect aquatic ecosystems?

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.

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.

The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.

Investigate the effects of acid rain on plants then record your observations on the data collection sheet.

Brief explanation of acid rain, a kind of acidic air pollution.

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.

In this acid rain experiment the students will be "determining the pH of common substances." This is a great lesson plan for an experiment.

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.

Try this at-home science experiment to learn about chemical erosion and how it works.

Explore buffers in lakes, ponds, and streams. "In this experiment, you will observe the effects of limestone on the acidity of water."

It takes a lot of fuel to heat our homes, preserve our food, and power our gadgets. And for 40 percent of the world, cheap, plentiful coal gets the job done. But coal also releases pollutants into the air, causing environmental damage...

This instructional activity introduces and describes the main types of erosion (i.e., chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students learn examples of each type of erosion and discuss how erosion changes the surface of the...

Learn about the hydrosphere, the water cycle, the major threats to the hydrosphere, and environmental problems.