Oil Spill Simulation
by Mackenzie Herr
Students will be working together to clean up an oil spill. They will discover what an oil spill is, what causes it, and what the effects are. The simulation is made using tinfoil baking dishes, plastic ocean animals, feathers, olive oil, and cocoa powder. The lesson will include a video, KWL chart, spill simulation, debrief, and then an exit ticket (fits within a 60 minute block).
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-jPrcNPRcuwmuoaivillkqb-m8PAbMqA/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems E2: Earth & the Universe Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering Speaking & Listening
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