Acid+rain

9G Cleaning up

Acid Rain
Recall what acid rain is. Recall the main causes of acid rain. Describe the effects of acid rain on plants. Explain how acid rain can be reduced.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Review completed work from last lesson

> - Read the s-cool revision notes on acid rain. Discuss and review what you have learnt. > - Learn about acid rain interactively using the animation and other resources on the EPA student website > media type="file" key="acidrain.swf" width="550" height="400" >
 * Activities **
 * 1) Select a route to find out about acid rain:
 * 1) In groups complete the questions on [[file:ES9_CHAP_Gb6.pdf|pollution and food webs]]. review the questions as a class to see who has done best.
 * 2) Complete textbook questions 1-4, 6 from p82-3 of Exploring Science 9.
 * 3) Extension: [[file:ES9_CHAP_Gb9.pdf|Diatoms and acid rain]]. What are diatoms? How are they affected by acid rain and why is it important to understand the effect?


 * Summary **
 * Review completed classwork / key term quiz


 * Homework activity options **
 * Download complete the gapfill on [[file:ES9_Gb083_16msc.doc|acid rain]], print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.


 * Help and review**

Animation to show how catalytic convertors work media type="file" key="ES9_Gb083_06ani.swf" width="640" height="480"
 * Useful extras**

Video on the effects of acid rain media type="file" key="ES9_Gb082_12vco.flv" width="640" height="480"