Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Heavy Metals and Aquatic Environments

For Students 3rd - 8th
You might know that lead can be toxic, and that you can get lead poisoning from eating or inhaling old paint dust. Lead is called a heavy metal, and there are other sources of heavy metals that can be toxic, too. Silver, copper, mercury,...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Shell Shifts

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the damage that ocean acidification does to the shells of sea creatures.
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.