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Water Quality with Samples
Young scholars recognize whether one wants to drink water, swim in it, or for the health of the organisms living in it. They prepare different water samples to observe and collect samples regarding the water quality.
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Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
Learners analyze the similarities and differences between tap water and bottled water. They make informed decisions about their use of each. Students are asked if they drink mostly tap water straight from the tap or water fountain. They...
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Land Use Change Introduction
Students discuss the major changes that have taken place in the Hudson Valley over the past 400 years. They use aerial photos to describe major trends in Dutchess County. Students view a PowerPoint presentation. They work in small groups...
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Wastewater
Students discuss what happens to their wastewater. They read about the wastewater treatment process. Students are asked what types of things get flushed down toilets or goes down drains in sinks and showers. They are taught what happens...
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Hudson Valley Rocks
Students identify each of the rocks provided and locate where in the valley they are found. They explain why the rocks came to be as they are in each location. In addition, they relate the exercise to how the Hudson Valley's geologic...
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Glacial Groundwater
Students study glacial deposition and groundwater in Dutchess County, new York. They identify the permeability rates in different glacial deposits and relate this information to ground water capacity of sediments found in Dutchess...
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How Much Water is in That River?
Students practice measurement using the Hudson River. They calculate the discharge measurement at a location on the Hudson River using ingenuity and a topographic map.
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The Heat is On!
Fifth graders investigate evidence for changes in matter that occur during a chemical reaction.
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The Impact of Water Pollution on Global Peace
Tenth graders participate in hands-on activities that require them to consider the implications of water pollution. In this environmental stewardship lesson, 10th graders conduct 6 experiments pertaining to water pollution and discuss...
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Chemical Leavening Agents
Students examine chemical leavening agents in dough and batters.
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Chemistry
In this chemistry worksheet, learners describe an atom, its parts, the charges of these parts, and atoms life functions. Then they explain what the octet rule states for the placements of electrons around the nucleus of an atom. Students...
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Elements Found in Living Things
In this elements worksheet, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Water, Acids, and Bases: Acids, Bases, P H, and Buffers
Learn the basics of acids, bases, proton concentration, the pH scale, and buffers in this article.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Acids, Bases, and Buffers 1: Monoprotic and Polyprotic Acids
In this experiment, you will explore the behavior of the monoprotic acid (acetic acid) and the polyprotic acid (phosphoric acid). By titrating, you will examine the acid and conjugate base species present across the pH scale and the...
Other
Usda: Virtual Labs: The P H Scale & Meter Calibration
In this virtual science lab, students learn how a pH scale works and how to calibrate a pH meter.
Other
Nearpod: Exploring Acids & Bases
In this lesson on exploring acids and bases, young scholars will explore the pH scale and how is it related to acids and bases by learning key vocabulary terms and visuals related to the chemical process of neutralization.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: P H Scale
Review examples of macro and micro pH scales of a variety of substances available in a drop down menu. Create a solution to measure.
Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Determination of the P H Scale
This virtual lab activity where students perform the method of successive dilutions using HCl, NaOH, a pH meter, and universal indicator solution to help understand the logarithmic nature of the pH scale.
Other
University of Cincinnati: Project Step: Acid Rain
STEM Earth Science lesson in which students learn about measuring and determining the PH of a substance and the impact of acid rain on the environment due to changes of PH.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Acids, Alkalis and Salts Aqa
This lesson focuses on acids and alkalis including acidic and alkaline solutions, neutral solutions, indicators and the pH scale, the colors for litmus paper, and a link to a test.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The P H Scale
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores the pH scale and its characteristics including a chart mapping the various levels of the scale.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: P H Scale
In this advanced simulation, students experiment with changing the ion ratios in solutions and thus the pH. The experiment can be viewed on a macroscopic or microscopic level, or customized.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: P H Scale Basics
In this simulation, students learn how changing the concentration of a solution affects the pH level.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: P H, P Oh, and the P H Scale
Definitions of pH, pOH, and the pH scale. Practice calculating the pH of a strong acid or base solution. Learn the relationship between acid strength and the pH of a solution.