University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Acid Rain
Brief article explores acid rain, a general term used to describe different kinds of acidic air pollution.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Air Pollution
What do smog, acid rain, carbon monoxide, fossil fuel exhausts, and tropospheric ozone have in common? They are all examples of air pollution. This article describes the causes and effects of air pollution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.24 Air Pollution
Learn about some sources of outdoor air pollution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Acid Rain Study Guide
Understand the make-up of and effects of acid rain.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Acid Rain and How It Affects Our Environment
In this lesson plan the teacher uses sulfuric acid with stones, leaves, and raw fish to demonstrate the effects of acid rain on the environment. Young scholars create an environmental mural.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: The Effect of Acid Rain on Seed Growth
A lab activity that takes place over a few weeks, where middle schoolers first determine the pH of different solutions, then choose three that are acidic. They set up petri dishes with radish seeds and hydrate them with the different...
Michigan Reach Out
Reach Out Michigan: Acid Rain
This experiment from Reach Out Michigan "demonstrates the effect of acid rain on statues and buildings."
Other
The Geography Site
The Geography Site offers many links for your geography research. Links offered are to physical geography, human geography, environment, online lessons, and much more.
Other
Catch the Science Bug: Investigating Acid Rain [Pdf]
Investigate the effects of acid rain on plants then record your observations on the data collection sheet.
Other
Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Earth's Atmosphere
Learn about the properties of the thin layer of gas that surrounds the Earth. Understand the mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere as well as the different layers. Also explained are issues that affect the atmosphere like the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Water Pollution
Kids learn about water pollution and how it affects the environment and health. Study causes, pollutants, sources, and facts including acid rain.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Environment: Acid Rain: Causes and Effects
This site is from Government of Canada on the causes and effects of acid rain in Canada, as well as the steps that are being taken to reduce acid rain in Canada.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Measuring the P H of Natural Water
How acidic is your water? "In this experiment, you will measure the pH of natural water located near your home or school."
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Air Pollution
What is air pollution? Discover the sources of air pollution, the effect of air pollution on health, the effects on the environment, and how you can help.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Acid Rain
Brief explanation of acid rain, a kind of acidic air pollution.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Nitric Acid
Provides a general overview of nitric acid, its composition, and its uses.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Nitrogen Oxides
Interesting information on nitrous oxides as they contribute to air pollution.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Acid Attack
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about chemical erosion and how it works.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Major Domains of the Earth Hydrosphere
Learn about the hydrosphere, the water cycle, the major threats to the hydrosphere, and environmental problems.
Curated OER
Acid Rain
Explore this website and discover the wonders of lightning, thunder and rain. Students will have an opportunity to read a summary of the book "Lightning and Other Wonders of the Sky" and participate in some activities that correspond...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Acid Rain
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Acid Rain."