Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

by Julie Knutson

Book Overview

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534181881
• ISBN13: 9781534181885
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7