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Transforming Water Into Acid ... And Back Lesson PlanTransforming Water Into Acid ... And Back Lesson Plan
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Space Awareness
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5th - 11th
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Transforming Water Into Acid ... And Back

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Greenhouse gases affect marine wildlife in life-threatening ways. Through experimentation, your classes explore the acidification of water from the main greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. As they introduce carbon dioxide to water, a pH indicator shows the change in the acidity level. The second part of the activity shows learners how adding heat to the water returns it to a normal pH level.

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Concepts

the carbon cycle, carbon dioxide, water, marine life, ph

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate the pre-lesson questions as assessment questions at the conclusion of the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Uses a specific set of materials and requires time to set up prior to the lesson
  • Assumes an understanding of the carbon cycle
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

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  • Directions include pictures to improve clarity
  • Connects science concepts to real-life enviornmental concerns

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