Hands-on Experiments To Test for Acid Mine Drainage

Author:

Eleanora Robbins, Sandra McSurdy, Timothy Craddock, USGS

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

U.S. Geological Survey

Collection:

USGS

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

This is an on-line prototype for a book aimed at teaching kids the effects of acid mine drainage on our environment through experimentation and observation. Experiments introduce litmus paper, pH testing, neutralization, identification of aquatic organisms and their use as water quality indicators, acid mine drainage, organisms in acidic environments (including plants, bacteria, and algae), oxidation-reduction reactions, the manganese cycle, the water cycle, and treatments for acid mine drainage. The entire document is also available in a downloadable Adobe PDF format.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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