Ocean Acidification: Effects on Organisms and Solving an Environmental Challenge

Overview (PDF, 166KB) (includes learning outcomes and Standards alignment)
Through hands-on investigations and some brief readings, students explore the causes and effects of ocean acidification. They learn that some shell building organisms are and will be negatively impacted by ocean acidification. Additionally, students use ideas of cause and effect as the basis for developing solutions to a real-life problem faced by oyster farmers in one community.
Activity Write-up (PDF, 402KB)
Activity Powerpoint slides (PDF, 1.7MB)
Activity handouts:
- Solving Local Environmental Challenges (PDF, 277KB)
- Break Down directions (PDF, 61KB)
- Build up directions (PDF, 73KB)
- Build up student sheet (PDF, 67KB)
- Like putting headlights on a car (PDF, 651KB)
- Ocean acidification food web and organism info (PDF, 14.5MB)