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Curated OER

Scavenger Hunt Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Exactly how environmentally friendly is your school? From the air fresheners in the bathrooms to the cleaning solvents used in the classrooms, young conservationists search the school grounds for sources of air pollution in...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Disinfectants

For Students 9th - 10th
This experiment asks you to compare different types of cleaning agents. Household cleaning products, like bleach or Lysol, are included to see which ones kill the most bacteria. Different brands of antibacterial hand soap or dish soap...
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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.