Oil Spill and Wetland Activities and Info
Needless to say, the Gulf oil spill will have a devastating effect on wetlands, wildlife, and the Gulf states’ economy for some time. What can we learn from this? What are some actions that students can take, both at school and at home, that can reduce our national dependence on oil?
Below are some downloadable activities from several sources, including topics such as oil spills and wetlands.
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Oil Spill Activities:
Easy Oil Spill Activity, PDF
Here are a few other oil spill activities that you can download:
Franklin Institute: Slick Sea Spills
Science Buddies: Goo-Be-Gone: Cleaning Up Oil Spills
The Learning Network: The Drill On the Spill: Learning About the Gulf Oil Leak in the Lab
NOAA: Information and activities for students and teachers who'd like to learn more about oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents
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Wetlands Information and Activities:
What Makes a Wetland a Wetland?, PDF
Wetland Surveys and Slogans, PDF
Wetlands Information and Activities, PDF
Saltwater Wetlands Information and Activities, PDF