Oil Spill in a Pan

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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: 6-8, 9-12
Subject: Engineering and Technology, Environmental Science, Earth and Space Science, Chemistry, Social Science, Writing, Oil Spill Response, Conservation, Stewardship, Math, Cultural Studies/Native Studies, Government
Concept: Scale Proportion and Quantity, Systems and System Models, Stability and Change
Type: Classroom, Outdoors or Field Trip, Suitable for Homeschool
Standard: MS-ESS3-3, HS-ETS1-1
Duration: 60-90 Minutes