NOAA
Noaa: Oil Spill Resources
An excellent collection of resources and activities for exploring oil spills and chemical disasters.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Oil Spills
A collection of lessons for teaching students about oil spills.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Oil Pollution and Birds
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....
NOAA
Noaa: Gulf Oil Spill Educational Resources
NOAA provides educational resources regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill such as imagery, animations, videos, lessons, activities, real world data, trajectory maps, and background information. Lessons such as Cleaning Oiled Feathers...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Largest Oil Spill in u.s. History Continues
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has surpassed the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster. Briefly discussed is criticism of the Obama administration for not acting quickly enough. Described are the efforts by BP oil to stop the oil leak, effects...
BBC
Bbc: Bp Oil Disaster
Up to the minute news on the disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill of 2010. The BBC reports on the impact on the environment and provides an interactive guide to stopping the leak itself. In addition, find maps that clearly define the...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Fed.: Restoring the Gulf
The Wildlife Federation has committed itself to saving the wildlife and habitat of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill area. They report on how many animals have been reported dead, how many are oiled but alive and how many cleaned and...
Other
Water Pollution
Read about the different types of water pollution and the harm it can cause. Learn about oil spills how they are cleaned up, and how you can help prevent water pollution. Additional links point to other topics relevant to the study of...
Other
Bp: Gulf of Mexico Restoration
BP's mission is "to stop the flow of oil, clean up the environmental damage, and help make sure that people are compensated for their losses." Find graphics and videos on stopping the leak, cleanup of beaches, response to wildlife and...