Lesson Overview Important legislation surrounding oil spill prevention and restoration and energy development and conservation must go through a rigorous process. Objectives Students will understand the legislative process. Students will participate in a senate simulation. Students will experience the give and take, the party alliances, and the stress and preparations involved in passing legislation. Grade … Read more
Lesson Overview You can find living things of all sizes if you look closely. Objectives Students will build a miniature nature trail to highlight interesting living organisms. Students will understand that shelter space, air, and water are essential to living organisms of all sizes. They will understand that plants need sunlight and animals need food. … 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
*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