Investigate Effects of an Oil Spill
Initial Publication Date: August 25, 2009
Summary
In this chemistry lab, learners will explore the effects of oil spills on plants, animals, and the environment and investigate clean up methods through a simulated oil spill.
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Learning Goals
Students will understand the effects of pollution on animals and plants.
Students will understand the risks associated with chemical hazards such as pollutants in water.
Students will understand the risks associated with chemical hazards such as pollutants in water.
Context for Use
This lesson is designed for grades 3-4. I will be teaching 22 kids at a time. This will be done in groups of 3 or 4 and we will do it in the classroom for two days. It should take about 25 minutes each day.
Description and Teaching Materials
This lesson is designed for grades 3-4. I will be teaching 22 kids at a time. This will be done in groups of 3 or 4 and we will do it in the classroom for two days. It should take about 25 minutes each day.
Teaching Notes and Tips
I have used this lab in the ocean unit with pollution and the kids love it.
I will show some pictures of the Exxon Valdez and I added the book and the black oil.
I plan on showing the class after their finding what happens with motor oil and water in a pail to show how damaging oil spills are.
I will show some pictures of the Exxon Valdez and I added the book and the black oil.
I plan on showing the class after their finding what happens with motor oil and water in a pail to show how damaging oil spills are.
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Assessment
The assessment will be the student's journals.
Standards
3.1.1.1.1. Scientists work as individuals or groups emphasing evidence uses open communication and skepticism
4.1.2.2.1 Identify and investigate a design solution and how it is used to solve an everyday problem
4.1.2.2.1 Identify and investigate a design solution and how it is used to solve an everyday problem