Human Significance of the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview 5th-12th grade students explore the complex impact of an oil spill disaster on the local people and community. (2-4 class periods) Objectives Students will gain a better understanding of the environmental, economic, psychological, political, and historical impacts of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Students will consider the diverse perspectives of people involved … Read more

How Big is a Tanker

Lesson Overview We need creative solutions to the challenge of safely transporting oil around the world. Objectives Students will form an opinion about double-hull tanker requirements. Students will understand why it is challenging to transport oil. Students will design their own tanker and develop ideas for safer transport. Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8 Subject: Engineering and Technology, … Read more

Habitat Model

*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview 2nd-5th grade students construct habitat models including items animals need to live. Objectives Students will know that a habitat is a natural home. Students will construct a habitat model for an animal. Students will be introduced to the specific habitat requirements of different animals. Grade Level: K-2, 3-5 Subject: Life Science Concept: Scale … Read more

Energy Science Fair

Lesson Overview There are many innovations yet to be developed in the fields of energy and conservation. Objectives Students will follow the scientific process. Students will develop a unique experiment or engineer a product related to the topic of energy and conservation. Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Engineering and Technology, Earth and Space Science, Conservation Concept: Energy and … Read more

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