Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Acid Rain
Experiment #18 from Biology with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Measure pH.
- Study the effect of dissolved CO2 on the pH of distilled water.
- Study the effect on pH of dissolving H2SO4 in various waters.
- Learn why some bodies of water are more vulnerable to acid rain than others.
Studying Microclimates: Urban Heat Islands
Experiment #11 from Climate and Meteorology Experiments
- Develop a protocol to measure weather conditions at two different locations.
- Collect data and compare to weather forecasts for a period of at least 5 days.
- Extrapolate from your data if your locations could be considered a microclimate compared to your regional climate data.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- A Unity and Diversity
- Level of organization
- 4 Ecosystems
- Topic
- A4.2 Conservation of biodiversity
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
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