Environmental Science: The Science of Oil Spill Recovery

by Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Join us as we learn about the Deepwater Horizon Spill in 2010, also known as the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. We will study how the oil spill happened, the attempts to contain it, and how the oil was recovered.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $175.00

Program cost includes price of shipping materials.

Length

45-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

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Primary Disciplines

Industrial Technology, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History, STEM, Technology/Information Science

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Booking Information

Program times are offered between 8:00 am EST and 5:00 pm EST. Please contact if you wish for an earlier or later start time. Please request program(s) four weeks in advance to ensure shipment of materials. If shipping outside the continental US, please allow eight weeks.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

-Cancellations must be received no less than 48 hours before your program date.
-Cancellations received less than 48 hours will result in a charge for the full payment of the program.
-Please contact us if a program needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

About This Provider

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Dayton, Ohio
United States

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery provides interactive science and cultural learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world.

The Boonshoft Museum houses an AZA accredited zoo, a family science center, over one million items in natural history and geology collections, and a planetarium.

Contact:
Chelsea Holmes
education@boonshoftmuseum.org
9372757431125

Program Details

Format

1. Presenter will explain what crude oil is and how it is extracted.
2. Presenter will demonstrate the events that led to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
3. Through a hands-on activity, students will use various techniques to clean up an "oil spill".
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

The students will be able to:
1. understand the events that led to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
2. compare the advantages of various oil clean-up techniques
3. engage in a discussion about energy and the oil industry

Standards Alignment

State Standards

All of our lesson plans are written in accordance with Ohio State Academic Standards.
PG.ER.1, PG.ER.2, PG.Er.3, ENV.ER.2, ENV.ER.3, ENV.ER.4, B.DI.2, B.DI.3