Acid Rain

Objectives

• Shows knowledge and understanding of what acid rain is
• Shows knowledge and understanding of the causes of acid rain
• Shows knowledge and understanding of the natural pH balance
• Shows knowledge and understanding of the consequences of acid rain

Theory Presentations/Assessment - Acid Rain

• What is Acid Rain?
• Causes
• Acid Formation
• Dry Deposition
• pH Natural Balance
• Consequences of Acid Rain
• Aquatic Habitats
• Effects on Other Organisms
• Land Plants
• Humans and Acid Rain
• Constructions and Acid Rain
• Summary

Activity - Soil Buffering

• Students use the chemistry set to investigate the buffering properties of three locally sourced soil samples.

Activity - Metals and Acids

• Students use the chemistry set to investigate the reaction of metals exposed to acid rain.