Environmental Detectives: A Murky Mystery

A young person holding up a science beaker and examining the red liquid

Grades 1 – 8

Overview

The Mystery: Fish and other wildlife are dying. The Investigation: Perform chemical and biological tests to determine what could be causing the situation. Intriguing hands-on test stations await as you gather clues, analyze data, and research the history of the area to become an environmental detective. The mystery continues back in the classroom, as teachers choose a follow-up activity from the packet provided, and as students pool their results and attempt to solve the mystery.

Related Next Generation Science Standards

Disciplinary Core Ideas: ESS3: Earth and Human Activity

Science and Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Arguing from Evidence; Constructing Explanations

Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Fees and Details

Sign-Up

Request a Science Festival at your site now! Fill out this form and one of our Registration Specialists will contact you shortly.