Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Publication Information
Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2021]
Physical Description
32 pages : chiefly illustrations color ; 24 cm.
Audience
Grades 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing.
Summary
"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 need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline"--
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
- BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill, 2010 > Juvenile literature.
- BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill, 2010 > Environmental aspects > Juvenile literature.
- Oil spills > Mexico, Gulf of > Juvenile literature.
- Offshore oil well drilling > Accidents
- Oil wells > Mexico, Gulf of > Blowouts
- Drilling platforms > Accidents
- Oil well drilling rigs