Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: The Effects of Acid Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Acid Rain Effects

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Acid Rain Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the make-up of and effects of acid rain.
Unit Plan
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Acid Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
The following interactive resource provides an explanation of what acid rain is and it highlights its causes and effects.
Activity
Other

Catch the Science Bug: Investigating Acid Rain [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 6th
Investigate the effects of acid rain on plants then record your observations on the data collection sheet.
Activity
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."
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.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Earth Is a Changin'

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson 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 Earth. Students...