*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
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:Â 3-5, 6-8 Subject: Engineering and Technology, … Read more
Lesson Overview 4th-8th grade students design themselves a future home including ways to conserve energy and minimize waste. Objectives Students will identify ways to conserve energy and minimize waste. Students will design their ideal green home. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8 Subject:Â Engineering and Technology, Earth and Space Science, Conservation Concept:Â Systems and System Models, Structure and Function Type: … Read more
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:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Engineering and Technology, Earth and Space Science, Conservation Concept:Â Energy and … Read more