Lesson Overview ROVs with video capability can be used to monitor the environment and perform inspections to prevent oil spills. Objectives Students will learn ways that ROVs can be used to perform inspections to prevent oil spills. Students will learn ways that ROVs can be used to collect ecological data to establish baselines before a … Read more
Lesson Overview It is challenging to clean up oil once it has been spilled. Objectives Students will work cooperatively to design and build an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) in response to a mock oil spill. Students will demonstrate how to operate equipment similar to real-life oil response equipment. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Engineering and Technology, … Read more
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:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Engineering and Technology, Earth and Space Science, Conservation, Environmental Science, Physical … 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