A Chemical Evaluation of a Community Near the Perimeter of an EPA's Toxic Filled Ditch
Initial Publication Date: October 16, 2017
Summary
The objective of this experiment is to determine if significant levels of arsenic are still present along the perimeter of a Fort Valley, Ga community surrounding the Woolfolk Chemical Works, Inc.
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Learning Goals
This activity involves chemistry and geoscience in a local setting
Higher-order thinking skills e.g. critical thinking, data analysis, synthesis of ideas, model development are developed to an extent by this activity
Writing, oral presentation, field techniques etc. are developed by the activity
Higher-order thinking skills e.g. critical thinking, data analysis, synthesis of ideas, model development are developed to an extent by this activity
Writing, oral presentation, field techniques etc. are developed by the activity
Context for Use
Educational Level: Undergraduate
Class size: 25
Institution Type: 4 year primarily undergraduate state university
Lab Activity: One Lab time (2-3 hours)
Student Skill: Basic Understanding of Chemistry and Environmental Pollution
Interdisciplinary skills: None
Activity situated in course: Easy to adapt into a course
Class size: 25
Institution Type: 4 year primarily undergraduate state university
Lab Activity: One Lab time (2-3 hours)
Student Skill: Basic Understanding of Chemistry and Environmental Pollution
Interdisciplinary skills: None
Activity situated in course: Easy to adapt into a course
Description and Teaching Materials
The objective of this experiment is to determine if significant levels of arsenic are still present along the perimeter of a Fort Valley, Ga community surrounding the Woolfolk Chemical Works, Inc. (Acrobat (PDF) 240kB Oct16 17)
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