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This page about acid rain for younger students describes both wet (rain, snow, fog) and dry (gas, dust) acid deposition and points out that both can be carried by the wind, sometimes for very long distances. It also explains the concept of acidity, how it is measured, and describes some of the harmful effects of acid deposition. Links to a glossary are embedded in the text. Full description.
Grade level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5)
Resource type: Glossary, Ref. material
Subject: Atmospheric science, Chemistry, Environmental science
 
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This page explains some of the harmful effects of acid rain on people, forests, lakes and streams, and infrastructure (buildings, monuments). Topics include ground-level ozone and respiratory diseases in people, removal of nutrients from soil and plant leaves or needles, acidification and release of aluminum into lakes and streams, and corrosion of stone and metal in buildings and monuments. Links ... Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource type: Ref. material
Subject: Atmospheric science, Environmental science
 
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This website teaches students about natural disasters, including blizzards, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, fires, and avalanches. There are photographs of each disaster and safety tips as well as definitions of the disasters and information about where they are found. Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource type: Photograph, Ref. material
Subject: Natural hazards
 
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In this experiment, students investigate the evaporation of water as part of a solution to a simulated mystery. They will compare rates of evaporation under different conditions, demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of evaporation, and be able to explain evaporation in the context of the water cycle. Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource type: Lab activity
Subject: Environmental science, Hydrology
 
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This page explains the process by which oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, released by the combustion of fossil fuels, combine with water in the atmosphere to form acid rain. It points out that human activities are the primary cause of acid rain, that power plant and vehicle emissions are the primary sources of acid-producing compounds, and that acidity may be increased or neutralized by reactions in ... Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource type: Ref. material
Subject: Atmospheric science, Chemistry, Environmental science
 
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"Pieces of Science" is an online gallery of sixteen educational resources related to a collection of historical science objects. These pages discuss the history of Ben Franklin and the lightning rod. There are references for additional information and links to lesson plans and student activities, both on and off-line. Full description.
Grade level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), Informal
Resource type: Index / Bibliography, Ref. material, Clearinghouse
Subject: Atmospheric science, History and philosophy of science
 
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The Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane (DDT) Quest has students pretend to be hired as an environmental consulting firm, and present the case for or against the reintroduction of DDT to fight the (fictitious) South Ramford River Virus (SRRV). Arguments will focus on: the possible routes of exposure to DDT for people and wildlife in the County; the risks and effects of exposure to DDT for humans and ... Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Resource type: Classroom activity, Computer activity
Subject: Environmental science
 
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In this module, students pretend the County has hired their environmental consulting firm to prepare a report addressing: the probable causes of five incidents that appear to be the result of lead exposure; the extent of the potential lead problem in (fictitious) Ramford County; the possible routes and effects of exposure to lead for people and animals in the County; the risks of exposure to lead ... Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Resource type: Classroom activity, Computer activity
Subject: Environmental science
 
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In this module, students pretend they have been hired as an environmental consulting firm to deliver testimony for the hearing to develop a mercury pollution reduction plan for the State. In order to accomplish this task their consulting company must: inventory and assess current sources of mercury pollution to the extent feasible, including both (fictitious) Ramford County and regional sources of ... Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Resource type: Computer activity, Lesson plan
Subject: Environmental science
 
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This animated slide show explains the causes and effects of acid rain. The slides show how the combustion of fossil fuels causes airborne emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxides, the mechanism by which they combine with water to form acids, and some of the effects on human health. A sequence of slides shows the process of acidification of a lake, with examples of healthy and damaged lakes. There are ... Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Resource type: Presentation / Demo
Subject: Atmospheric science, Environmental science
 
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