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What is Acid Rain?
Discipline
Science
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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This content resource consists of a one-page article about acid rain. The article discusses the history of acid rain, a description of the chemical changes that lead to acid rain, the consequences of acid rain, and some of the efforts being made to combat acid rain. The article is accurate but not highly technical making it accessible to students of all ability levels. This article could be used as a supplement to a lesson or unit on chemical change, the importance of technology in addressing environmental concerns, or the impact of environmental changes on organisms. This resource will have a greater impact on student learning if it is coupled with inquiry activities and classroom conversations about the topic. (ts)

Ohio Science Academic Content Standards (2002)
Physical Sciences
Benchmarks (6–8)
A.
Relate uses, properties and chemical processes to the behavior and/or arrangement of the small particles that compose matter.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
2.
Describe that in a chemical change new substances are formed with different properties than the original substance (e.g., rusting, burning).
4.
Describe that chemical and physical changes occur all around us (e.g., in the human body, cooking, industry).
Science and Technology
Benchmarks (3–5)
A.
Describe how technology affects human life.
Benchmarks (6–8)
A.
Give examples of how technological advances, influenced by scientific knowledge, affect the quality of life.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
1.
Investigate positive and negative impacts of human activity and technology on the environment.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
2.
Explain how decisions about the use of products and systems can result in desirable or undesirable consequences (e.g., social and environmental).
National Science Education Standards
Physical Science
Properties and changes of properties in matter (Grades 5 - 8)
Life Science
Organisms and environments (Grades Kindergarten - 4)
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Changes in environments (Grades Kindergarten - 4)
Populations, resources, and environments (Grades 5 - 8)