Innovating Science™ AP Environmental Science: Ocean Acidification

Description

Simulate ocean acidification by introducing carbon dioxide into simulated ocean water while measuring the pH over time.

Changes to the carbon cycle and climate due to human activities have had detrimental effects on the environment. One example of this is known as ocean acidification, which is the changing of the ocean's chemistry due to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and ocean. In this activity, simulate ocean acidification by introducing carbon dioxide into simulated ocean water while measuring the pH over time.

• This kit contains enough materials for 8 groups of students and comes with a Teacher's Manual and a Student Study Guide Copymaster.
• The activity covers AP Environmental Science primary learning objective STB-4.H.
• It will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete this activity in a single day.

Kit contains:

• Simulated Ocean Water QuickPrep, for 1 Gallon
• Sodium Carbonate, 40 g
• 2 Baking Soda, 100 g
• 2 Vinegar, 500 mL
• 8 Pipettes
• 8 Tygon Tubing, 40 cm
• 8 Rubber #7 Stoppers, 2-Hole
• 8 Air Stones
• 8 Spoons

Needed but not supplied:

• Distilled Water
• Tap Water
• 8 Erlenmeyer Flasks,500 mL
• 8 Beakers, 125 mL
• 8 Graduated Cylinders, 100 mL
• 8 pH Meters
• 8 Stopwatches
• Laboratory Balance
• Masking Tape
• Stir Bars, Optional
• Stir Plates, Optional

Specifications

• Grade Level: High School
• Grade: 9 to 12
• Class Size: 8 Lab Groups
• Product Type: Ocean Acidification