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
Lesson Overview Viscosity is an important characteristic of petroleum products that determines their uses. Objectives Students will measure the relative viscosity of different petroleum products and plant-based oils. Students will understand the concept of viscosity and how it affects the usefulness of petroleum products. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science Concept:Â Patterns Type:Â Classroom, Experiment, Suitable … Read more