Lesson Overview Many important parts of ecosystems, economies, and communities could be changed by an oil spill. Objectives Students will understand maps used in oil spill response. 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 … Read more
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 Winds and currents spread oil from a spill very quickly, making it difficult to contain and clean up. Objectives Students will estimate the environmental impact of a simulated oil spill. Students will understand the impact of winds and currents on an oil spill. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Environmental Science, Earth and Space Science, … 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