The science of the world around us is open to students on the World Wide Web. Use online data from USGS to investigate the causes and effects of acid rain in your community. Inside Rain is the second package in the Teach With Databases series, which guides students and teachers in using databases to ask and answer questions in science. Inside Rain has activities for investigating rain in the lab, outdoors, and online.
Students use real data to explore what s happening in their local rainfall.
Each activity includes background information, student worksheets, and teaching tips. An extensive print and Web resources list will help you find more information on the topics covered in Inside Rain . Database Basics leads students through gathering and using data. Extensive background information suggests ways to incorporate these data skills into a science curriculum. View two sample pages that illustrate the design of the book and activities available.