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California Academy of Sciences: Slippery Shores - Oil Spill Clean-Up

Spill it and clean it!

Students will observe the effects of a simulated oil spill on land, water, and wildlife. In groups, students will then test different materials and tools used to clean up oil spills and evaluate them for their effectiveness.

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Science Topics
Biology, Conservation & Sustainability, Ecology, Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources, Pollution
K-6, Middle School, Educator
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade

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California Academy of Sciences: Slippery Shores - Oil Spill Clean-Up

Spill it and clean it!

Students will observe the effects of a simulated oil spill on land, water, and wildlife. In groups, students will then test different materials and tools used to clean up oil spills and evaluate them for their effectiveness.

Attached Files

Science Topics
Biology, Conservation & Sustainability, Ecology, Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources, Pollution
K-6, Middle School, Educator
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade

What are you looking for?

Organization

California Academy of Sciences

Website URL

Type of Resource

Activity Sheet
Lesson Plan
PDF File

Assigned Categories