Ocean Acidification Lesson with Lab

Created by Teacher(s): Suzanna Kruger|Published on: September 1, 2023

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Created by Oregon Climate Education Hub teachers

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In this lesson, students investigate the effect of carbonic acid on razor clam shell mass to connect climate change and ocean acidification on the Oregon Coast.

Inquire: Students reflect on their own activity at the beach and learn about how beach recreation, ecosystem services, clamming, and tourism may be disrupted by climate change and ocean acidification.

Investigate: Students measure razor clam shells' mass before and after placing them in water acidified with carbonic acid.

Inspire: Students create a student action project to share their learning with someone outside the classroom.

Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.

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Subjects: Biology

Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes

Region: Oregon, Oregon Coast

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