Incident Command Scenario

Lesson Overview

7^th-12^th grade students participate in an oil spill scenario working together in response teams.

Objectives

• Students will work cooperatively in strike teams to respond to an oil spill and react to changes in conditions.
• Students will understand some of the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subject: Environmental Science, Life Science, Social Science, Oil Spill Response
Concept: Systems and System Models
Type: Classroom, Outdoors or Field Trip, Uses Common household supplies
Standard: HS-LS2-7
Duration: 30-45 Minutes