[Ohio’s Science Competency Model Correlations]

GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Ohio’s Science Competency Model*

History & Nature of Science

Physical Science

Earth & Space Science

Life Science

Activities

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How big is a crowd?

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Who owns the resources of the Great Lakes?

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How (environmentally) insulting can we get?

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How skillfully can you read science articles?

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How much is one part of million?

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Which fish can we eat?

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How should the public health be protected?

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How do the toxins move through the food chain?

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Toxic chemicals in the Great Lakes.

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Where do all the toxins go? (Internal View)

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Where do all the toxins go? (External View)

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Could we live without chlorine in the Great Lakes?

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What can we learn about water quality in a river?

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What happens when nutrients enter an estuary?

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What is the status of the Great Lakes Areas of Concern?

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Where does oil pollution come from?

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How can an oil spill be cleaned up?

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