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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: What Happens When an Oil Spill Occurs?

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive activity from McDougal Littell/TERC visualizes the effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, factors that influence oil spill behavior and impact, and techniques used to contain and clean up oil spills at sea.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Oil Pollution and Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Oil can be deadly for a bird. Even a tiny amount, the size of a quarter, could be enough to kill a bird. Learn how oil harms birds and what birds are most at risk. Then, take a look at how oil spills happen and just what can be done....
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Science Daily

Science Daily: Caution Required for Gulf Oil Spill Clean Up

For Students 9th - 10th
A bioremediation expert cautions against the concentration of detergents and other chemicals used to clean up oil spills. The clean-up can be a nightmare of its own when toxic agents are used.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Capping and Cleaning Up the Oil Spill

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan promotes discussion of possible solutions to end the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Students are encouraged to give the point of view of an "interested party." 8/2010
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Gulf Oil Spill Could Be Most Damaging in History

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussed is the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the attempts to clean up the oil, animals and industries threatened, policies questioned and a comparison made to the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Includes instructional resources. (4 May...
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Bioremediation: Nature's Way to a Cleaner Environment[pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.

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