Preparation & Prevention: ROV Monitoring Challenge

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

Oil’s Wandering Paths: ROV Ocean Surface Challenge

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: 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Engineering and Technology, … Read more

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