Oil Spill Critter Clean Up
by Cheryl Johnston
This real-world lesson allows students to understand the impact of an oil spill on animals in the wild. Students experiment with ways to clean oiled animals. There is a literacy integration, hands-on activity and discussion questions included!
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5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xbs8Gxt20eZTuukWnuR76hyIj9t3cQKf/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity L4: Evolution English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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