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Home Education K-12 Lesson Clearinghouse Grades 3-5 Science Seepy Sandwich

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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse

Seepy Sandwich

Lesson Description:

Students will:
  • Learn how water infiltration can carry pollution underground
Lesson Type:
  • Project
Sustainability Topic:
  • Water
GEF Program Category:
  • Sustainable Water Challenge
Materials Needed:
  • Food coloring to represent the pollutant.
  • Slices of bread to represent the soil and rock (stale or fresh bread can be used).
  • A sprayer. 
  • A waterproof work area.  
  • Visit http://www.nps.gov/ozar/forteachers/seepy.htm for lesson details 
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Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of National Park Service
School or Group:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science

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