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The Acid Rain Test Lesson PlanThe Acid Rain Test Lesson Plan
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The Acid Rain Test

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Fourth graders engage in a research project to increase their ability to conduct experiments, interpret data and discuss results in a scientific paper. After doing a lab which simulates effects of acid rain, pairs of students write a report.

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