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6th grade Science
Chapter 6 -
Acids, Bases, Salts and Neutralization

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Chapter 6  KEY:

Interactive Sites 

Slide Shows 

Movies/Animation 

Used in class 

at home experiment 

experiment 

quiz 

graphic 

animated

photograph
   
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You can receive extra credit by filling out an evaluation form.  Click on the picture below to view a printable evaluation form, or pick up an evaluation form from your teacher.

= evaluation form

You can obtain extra credit by completing one of the two options below:
 

  1. Visit at least three different websites. Complete an evaluation form for two of the sites you liked best.
    -OR-

  2. Some websites are very large and are subdivided into different areas.  An example of this is Brainpop. At a site like Brainpop, visit three different topic sites, or view three different movies.  Complete an evaluation form for two areas  within Brainpop. Ask your teacher if you have any questions.

Chapter 6 Links:

 


Acid Rain Sites:

Acid Rain powerpoint presentation - This powerpoint presentation was created by Andrew.
 
Air Pollution and Acid Rain Formation BrainPop - Reviews air pollution and its relationship to the formation of acid rain and related problems; great site! You must register with BrainPop to view.
 
Acid Rain - what is it, how is it formed, effects and links to other good sites - text info - simple to understand, also includes links to other sites.
 
Acid Rain - reliable government site - what is it, how to measure it, effects, how to reduce and what can we do about it. Includes graphics, graphs of the phenomenon. Includes at home experiments.
 
Acid Rain - Our Changing Planet. Includes a video explaining acid rain - uses real player to show video.
 
Acid Rain Producers - American and Russian collaborative site; includes many links. Includes "quizlets" and you can post a question on their bulletin board.
 
Atmosphere & Climate WHAT IS ACID RAIN? Site includes much of the same information discussed in class. Topics include: Acid rain is the popular term for precipitation that has an abnormally high acid content. Acid rain is formed when acid gases: sculpture dioxide and nitrogen oxides, combine with moist air and fall to Earth as......
 
What is acid rain? includes good graphics and photographs; explains pH, alkanity, neutralization, etc. Gives detail information but in an easy to understand style.
 
Acid Precipitation - Are Things Getting Better? - includes at home experiments (click on "related activity" to find experiment)
 
Additional acid rain links.
 
Environmental Protection Program - How Taiwan Steel Plant (China Steel Corporation) handles the problem of pollution during the manufacture of steel. Good site to visit if you are researching a real life application of preventing acid pollution.
 
Atmospheric Deposition - more in depth information on acid pollution and the effects on the environment - good to use if researching the topic.
 
Acid Rain - text and graphics; basic information describing what it is and causes and effects.
 
Acid Rain - text and graphics; good links from site; organized in question and answer format.
 
Acid Rain - text and graphics; good links from site.
 
Acid Rain - differentiated levels of information; click on interested link at different levels of difficulty.
 
Air Pollution - Advanced - BrainPop- great animations and text; interactive with online quiz too. Does a great job with acid rain. Also visit other site "Air Pollution" too. You must register with BrainPop to view.
 
Acid Rain Slide Show from the Internet
 
Student Acid Rain Projects 2003:
Rachel K - acid rain project
Kevin Y - acid rain project
Tim W - acid rain project (PowerPoint presentation)
Ryan R - acid rain project (PowerPoint presentation)
Michael Z - acid rain project (PowerPoint presentation)
Ethan H - acid rain project (PowerPoint presentation)
Emily T - acid rain project (PowerPoint presentation)
Sally B and Elyssa S -acid rain project (website)
Doug V - acid rain project (movie)
 
 


Acid, Bases and PH sites:

Acids and Bases - Features a clear description on acids and bases. Provides definitions, a pH scale, and links to related information and also graphics.
 
Properties of Acids, Bases, pH, Salts - well organized site of info, some is interactive, allows you to link within the site. Compares acids and bases in a chart format.
 
Acids and Alkalis - "BiteSize" interactive site on acids and bases; includes test at end which you can mark when you finish.
 
Acids and Alkalis - Colorful slide show format - each page gives text info and examples - includes basic info as well as more advanced info. You can easily skip over the more advanced info if you choose to.
 
Metals with Acids - requires shockwave - worth the visit - check out highly reactive metals; on-line experiment which are too dangerous to do in the classroom; great sound effects!
 
Alkali (bases) Cleaners - includes a link to acid cleaners.
 
How to make soap - lots of background regarding how they made soap long ago, etc., as well as the nitty gritty into the making of soap - great info to support you with info if you are researching this topic.
 
Acids and Bases - BrainPop- great animations and text; interactive with online quiz too. You must register to view.
 
6th grade quizzes acids and bases - find the acid base quiz - there are four to choose from and test your knowledge!
 
Bitesize - acids and bases - great links; informative; little interactivity but a great site nonetheless.
 
Acids and Alkalis - great information and easy to understand; good links too.
 
pH testing site using cabbage juice indicator - interactive; ZOOM PBS virtual chemistry lab; good for middle school student.
 
Acids, Bases, pH and neutralization - powerpoint slideshow presentation. This is the slideshow being used by students in the classroom. Great to help with homework or review for quizzes and tests. Check it out.

(PowerPoint Viewer 2003 lets you view full-featured presentations created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions. If you do not have powerpoint on your computer, click here to visit a link to download powerpoint viewer. It is free and will allow you to view powerpoint slideshows.)
 
 


pH scale:

pH factor - interactive site on many aspects of pH and acids and bases - worth the visit - stop by here!
 
pH animation - move along pH scale and see Hydrogen content change.
 
The pH Scale - "matching game" format reviewing pH terms.
 
pH meter and paper - photographs of a pH meter and explains how it works.
 
pH scale - color coded, includes examples - presented with an environmentalist skew.
 
pH scale - interactive - Order items from low (acidic) to high (basic) pH. Answers are corrected on-line. When you get to the site, click on the button "Click here to begin".
 
pH scale - includes animation by clicking on picture; uses RealPlayer; includes some higher level information.
 
pH scale - click on "pH art" and you will find a 2 question quiz relating to the pH scale.
 
Determining your soaps pH - pH of many common brands of soaps. Find out if your soap is listed!
 
Esphogal pH - explains acid reflux and heartburn; includes sketches of the human body.
 
Using pH To Attain Better Health - pH problems and drinking water - Suburban Water Testing Labs.
 
pH and your body/health.
 
How to adjust the acidity (pH) of your soil.
 
Soil pH - info about how to raise or lower the pH of your soil.
 
What is pH?  How does pH affect the cleaning power and corrosiveness of a product?
 
 


Acid/Base Natural Indicators:

Universal Indicator - slide mouse over substance and match it to color coding.
 
 


Neutralization Sites:

Liming of lakes to neutralize the acid - specially designed barge that applys limestone to acid lakes.
 
Neutralization and treatment of acid lakes - basic info with good photo.
 
 
Health Related Issues Sites:
The Digestive System - BrainPop - Reviews digestion, esophagus, and stomach acids; great site! You must register to view.
 
Facts about heartburn and acid indigestion - with links to how to relieve.
 
 
Lichens Sites:
Pollution Effects on Lichens - includes links to photographs; click on "see image" to view photograph.
 
Welcome to Lichenland - What is a Lichen? - colorful sketches, easy to understand information.
 
Indicator Gallery - lichens, hydrangea, red cabbage - includes photos which show how each natural substance indicates pH level.
 
Lichen and air pollution -great information explaining the relationship between lichens and air pollution - great photos!
 
 

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