Critter Clean Up

Lesson Overview

It is difficult and expensive to clean oiled animals.

Objectives

• Students will identify ways oil spill can adversely affect animals.
• Students will experiment with way to clean oiled animals.
• Students will understand that it is difficult to clean oiled animals.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subject: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Oil Spill Response, Stewardship
Concept: Cause and Effect, Stability and Change
Type: Classroom, Experiment, Suitable for Homeschool, Uses Common household supplies
Standard: MS-ESS3-3
Duration: 60-90 Minutes