Description
Teach your next water pollution unit with this 2 part lesson that provides the opportunity for your students to:
 
read and discuss a real-world example: The Deepwater Horizon Disaster
present a collective opinion
interview their classmates on their water usage habits
write about their own or family's water usage habits
 
This resource includes:
Reading worksheet
Find someone who interview worksheet (colored and b&w versions)
Teacher guide and optional suggestions
 
***Please see preview for sample worksheets***
 
1. The Oil Spill Reading worksheet
In this part, students will read about one of the causes of water pollution: oil spill. They will explore a fatal oil spill accident- the Deepwater Horizon oil spill which became the most disasterous in US history. Students may be assigned to work individually or read and discuss in groups.
 
2. Water Usage and Habits Worksheet
In this part, students get will minggle and find someone who fits a particular description as stated on their worksheets. This activity provides students an opportunity to learn the water usage habits of their classmates in a fun and active way.
 
I believe this resource will be a great addition to your water pollution (environmental pollution) unit. It will provide your students multiple activity options to explore a topic which directly affects them. There's little preparation time involve which saves the teacher valuable time.
 
Grade level:
Grade 7 - 9
 
Formats: PDF
Total Pages: 4 pages
Answer Key: Not Included
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes