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Guide presents classroom activities for students who play the part of environmental detectives trying to solve the mystery of a fish die-off. Students perform chemical and biological tests to figure out what is causing the problem. The nature of the crime implicates chlorine pollution, acid rain, erosion and sediment pollution, predator-prey relationships, phosphate pollution and algae blooms, and oil pollution. The unit conveys solid scientific content and research-related inquiry skills. Creates an awareness of the interconnectedness of the natural world and the complexity of many environmental problems. | |