Lesson Overview
Many important parts of ecosystems, economies, and communities could be changed by an oil spill.
Objectives
- Students will understand maps used in oil spill response.
- Students will analyze and formulate opinions about the relative importance of protecting various components of local ecosystems.
- Students will discuss different values and priorities in the context of protecting local areas from oil pollution.
Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12
Subject: Environmental Science, Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Writing, Oil Spill Response, Conservation, Stewardship
Concept:Â Energy and Matter, Stability and Change
Type: Classroom, Video, Suitable for Homeschool, Uses Common household supplies
Standard:Â HS-LS2-7, HS-ESS3-4
Duration:Â 30-45 Minutes, 45-60 Minutes, 60-90 Minutes
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