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Ocean Acidification Laboratory
File Name ocean.acidification.lab.doc
Data Type lesson plan
Computer Program Not specified
File Size 51.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Elizabeth A.C. Johnstone
Source No source
Resource Matrix The Chemistry of Oceans
Description
This lesson focuses on Ocean Acidification and the impact on Earth¿s oceans. Students will learn about the chemistry changes associated with increased Carbon Dioxide dissolving in the sea. This lesson invites students to use shells (or any item(s) made of calcium carbonate) in three different treatments with a range of pH. They will observe, describe, measure and weigh the specimens before and after the experiment.
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