Ecosystem Design + Oil Spill Cleanup
by Amy DePuydt
Students are challenged to clean up an oil spill in a river environment. Students create the river environment in a container and add water, plants, sand, and animals. They will spill 1/4 oil into water and using different supplies try to clean-up the oil before it reaches the riverbed. Finally students will discuss how humans can leave a lasting impact on an ecosystem.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Qve_XLciP-L9A93hlYSis-qYq55Ia04g/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing
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