What are the effects of acid rain? | 11-14 years

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Try this lesson plan for 11–14 year olds to investigate the effects of acid rain on metals and carbonate rocks through field work and an experiment.

Working in small teams, students explore the effects of acid rain. There is an experimental investigation followed up with a short field work task to identify and record evidence of the effects of acid rain in their local environment.

Use these tasks to provide a focus for students’ thinking, discussion and action that will develop investigation and group work skills.

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