Acid Rain Rubric

Click the picture of the rubric to make it print size. You will receive this rubric in class tomorrow to give yourself a 'pregrade' on your project.

Acid Rain Links

As you are working on this project, if you find any links that your classmates could use, please email them to me so we can start a 'link library.'

Francesca found this great one which is an overview of acid rain and what you can do to help minimize its effects.

Acid Rain PSA

What is a PSA? A PSA is a public service announcement that aims to raise awareness about a specific issue. You will be creating a 2-3 minute video on acid rain.

Your video should include:

1. A clear explanation of acid rain. What is it? How is it formed? What are the two most common compounds that contribute to acid rain?

2. How does acid rain affect plants, animals, aquatic ecosystems, the soil, man-made objects and people?

3. You can pick a specific country and focus on the effects of acid rain in Switzerland, Russia, Germany, the U.S. etc.

4. What can people to do minimize acid rain?

The plan for working on the video:
Wednesday Dec. 1
Go to the computer lab to research additional information and work on your script.

Friday Dec. 3
Turn in script for proof reading, rehearse, create props/posters for the video

Homework over the weekend:
Practice! Practice! Practice!

Monday Dec 6
We will video tape the PSA's in class. These video's will be posted on the blog.

Creativity Counts! This will serve as your test on acid rain, so make sure your information is correct. Everyone must participate in the project.

How will you be graded for this project?

Your grade on this project is divided into three parts:
1. Content: Is the content correct? Did you answer the questions above? (60%)

2. Team Work: How well did you work with your teammates? Did each person contribute? You will be grading each other on participation. (20%)

3. Creativity: Is your project a snooze-fest or does it inspire people to make a change? (20%)

The Effects of Acid Rain

Today students collected data on their plants and then learned about the effects of acid rain on various things (people, man-made objects, the soil, trees and fish).

Homework: Write a three paragraph summary IN YOUR OWN WORDS on the effects of acid rain on the soil, lakes/rivers, fish, people and man-made objects. You should use the website from last night's homework as well as the notes from class today. Click on any of the images below to get to a larger version of the text. This is due tomorrow in class. You may type or hand write this assignment. The information below is from the Delaware Department of Resources & Environmental Control