Lesson Overview Oil undergoes changes in marine ecosystems. Objectives Students will examine the basic characteristics of oil. Students will identify the three fractions of spilled oil. Students practice converting units, calculating area, and consider scale and proportion as they visualize how oil spreads. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Oil Spill Response, … Read more
*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview It is difficult and expensive to contain and clean up an oil spill. Objectives Students will experiment with way to contain and clean an oil spill. Students will evaluate the challenges and efficiencies of various clean-up techniques. Students will compare the success of different technologies under different conditions. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 … Read more
Lesson Overview Preventing and cleaning up marine debris is critical to the health of coastal and marine ecosystems. Objectives Students will gather, identify, and analyze marine debris in a local area. Students will learn about and participate in international efforts to minimize marine debris. Students will understand the effects of marine debris on ecosystems, communities, … 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