Predicting Impact - Oil and Living Organisms

Grade and/or Subject:
Grade 5 Science, Grade 6 Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Electives - Oceanography & Environmental Science
Description:
  Investigate the impact of oil on the life functions of common organisms in the Chesapeake Bay such as getting food and air, moving, raising young, and having a habitat. Match the scientific name of an organism with its common name and determine how it is classified. Extend your learning through research on the web site of the two major governmental agencies charged with oil cleanup: EPA and NOAA. Test your understanding with a 5-item quiz.
Virginia Standards of Learning:
  Grade 5 Science (5.1, 5.5, 5.6)
Grade 6 Science (6.1, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9)
Life Science (LS.1, LS.3, LS.4, LS.5)
Earth Science (ES.1, ES.3, ES.11)
Biology (BIO.1, BIO.9)
Electives - Oceanography & Environmental Science
NSE Standards:
  Science as inquiry; classification and diversity of living organisms; needs of living organisms; science, technology and society.
Materials:
  Computer with Internet Access