The Drill on the Spill: Learning About the Gulf Oil Leak in the Lab
The Drill on the Spill: Learning About the Gulf Oil Leak in the Lab
Description:
In this lesson, students consider the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and related cleanup efforts. They then design and execute experiments to learn more about the effects of oil spills, and apply their findings to the coastal communities in the gulf region. Finally, they explore the economic and political impacts of the oil spill as well as the technological progress toward stopping the leak.
Education Levels:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
Biological And Life Sciences, Current Events/issues, Ecology
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
The New York Times
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
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