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

Model Oil Pipeline

Lesson Overview It is challenging to construct a pipeline to safely transport oil over rugged terrain. Objectives Students will construct a working model of an oil pipeline. Students will cooperate to transport oil form drilling areas to a marine terminal. Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Engineering and Technology, Earth and Space Science, Conservation, Environmental Science, Physical … Read more

Local Plant Studies

Lesson Overview It is important to use all of your senses when observing the natural world. Observing plant structures can help us to understand how plants function and survive in a habitat. Objectives Students will use all of their senses to observe and describe leafy plants. Students will describe how plant structures support the plant … Read more

Intertidal Exploration

*Popular lesson! Field Trip Overview A lesson plan for a low tide field trip for 3rd-12th grade students to learn about intertidal zones, habitat, and life. Objectives Students will identify invertebrates found in intertidal zone. Students will understand the different challenges of living in the intertidal zones, form the splash and upper intertidal zones to … Read more

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