Lesson Overview We can learn a lot about our local ecosystems by observing one spot over time. Objectives Students will use many senses observe a specific location Students will become familiar with seasonal patterns. Students will identify and document interactions between different parts of their local ecosystem. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Earth and Space … Read more
Lesson Overview Oil is a non-renewable resource that comes from plankton (and other plants and animals) that have been transformed over millions of years of heat and pressure. Objectives  Students will understand that oil is mostly fossilized plankton. Students will recognize the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8 Subject: Earth and Space … Read more
Lesson Overview Many important parts of ecosystems, economies, and communities could be changed by an oil spill. Objectives Students will understand maps used in oil spill response. Students will analyze and formulate opinions about the relative importance of protecting various components of local ecosystems. Students will discuss different values and priorities in the context of … Read more
Lesson Overview Oil has unique characteristics that make it both useful for people and dangerous to ecosystems. Objectives Students will examine the basic characteristics of oil. Students will identify how oil affects a variety of materials. Students will understand how the characteristics of oil make it difficult to clean up and dangerous for ecosystems. Grade … Read more