How Big Is the Oil Spill?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

7, 8

Overview

In this video adapted from Need to Know, artist Steve Brodner uses simple drawings to compare the size of the 2010 BP oil spill to more familiar things, like a football field, a shopping mall, the state of Texas, and Earth’s moon.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.2

Explain how communities can affect personal health practices and behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.2.2

Examine ways the school and community encourage students to use appropriate life skills to improve health.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.8.2

Work collaboratively to advocate for healthy individuals, families, and schools.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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