Oil Distillation

Lesson Overview Crude oil is composed of many fractions that can be used for different purposes. Objectives Students will understand that crude oil is made up of various components Students will perform an experiment to fractionally distill crude oil or a substitute for crude oil. Student will identify the characteristics of different components of crude … Read more

Microhike

Lesson Overview You can find living things of all sizes if you look closely. Objectives Students will build a miniature nature trail to highlight interesting living organisms. Students will understand that shelter space, air, and water are essential to living organisms of all sizes. They will understand that plants need sunlight and animals need food. … Read more

Invent an Invertebrate

Lesson Overview Animals and plants have unique adaptations to survive in the intertidal zone. Objectives Students will understand the challenges of surviving in the intertidal zone. Students will create an animal specially adapted to survive in the intertidal zone. Students will recognize the unique adaptations of intertidal creatures. Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Environmental Science, Life … Read more

Community Meeting

Lesson Overview 6th-12th grade students engage in a mock community meeting about an oil spill scenario. Objectives 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 protecting local areas from oil pollution. Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12 Subject: … Read more

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