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Acid Rain in the Water

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Learners participate in an experiment to create awareness of acid rain and how it is produced. They consider the chemical makeup of acid rain and identify ways in which they can change behaviors to lessen the production and impact of acid rain.

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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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