A picture of Amphiprion ocellarisStudents in this lesson will explore the effects of acidic oceans on certain marine organism, in the ocean food web, and to humans. Students will conduct an experiment using the scientific method to see the effects of increased ocean acidity on certain species. They will also investigate the causes for increased ocean acidity and discuss ways to minimize the impact as an individual and as a society. 

Subject: 
Biology
Climate Change
Ecology
Marine
Grade Level Range: 
Elementary (4-5)