How Big is a Tanker

Overview

We need creative solutions to the challenge of safely transporting oil around the world.

Objectives

• Students will form an opinion about double-hull tanker requirements.
• Students will understand why it is challenging to transport oil.
• Students will design their own tanker and develop ideas for safer transport.

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8
Subject: Engineering and Technology, Environmental Science
Concept: Scale Proportion and Quantity
Type: Classroom
File type: lesson plan
Standard: 5-ESS3-1
Duration: 90-120 Minutes, >120 Minutes