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US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Bioremediation: Nature's Way to a Cleaner Environment[pdf]
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In a class demonstration, students observe a simple water cycle model to better understand its role in pollutant transport. This activity shows one way in which pollution is affected by the water cycle; it simulates a point source of...
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Teach Engineering: Breathing Cells
Students use a simple pH indicator to measure how much CO2 is produced during respiration, at rest and after exercising. They begin by comparing some common household solutions in order to determine the color change of the indicator....
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Teach Engineering: Cells
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Teach Engineering: Cellular Respiration and Bioremediation
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Teach Engineering: Clean It Up!
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? Best Bugs for Cleaning Up Toxic Waste?
Students explore bioremediation. The article discusses how to use infrared synchrotron light to study the biological response of living microbes to contaminants. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bioremediation
Explains what bioremediation is, how it works, whether it is a safe process, the length of time it takes, and reasons for doing it. (Updated: September 23, 2011)
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Teach Engineering: Cleaning Up With Decomposers
Students investigate decomposers and the role of decomposers in maintaining the flow of nutrients in an environment. Students also learn how engineers use decomposers to help clean up wastes in a process known as bioremediation. This...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Cleaning Up Groundwater
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How polluted groundwater is cleaned up.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Cleaning Up Groundwater
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How polluted groundwater is cleaned up.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Cleaning Up Groundwater Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on cleaning up groundwater. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
Science Daily
Science Daily: Caution Required for Gulf Oil Spill Clean Up
A bioremediation expert cautions against the concentration of detergents and other chemicals used to clean up oil spills. The clean-up can be a nightmare of its own when toxic agents are used.
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Australian Maritime Safety Authority:experiment Demonstrating Oil Bioremediation
An experiment to investigate how bacteria causes oil to degrade over time, a process that helps the ocean slowly recover from an oil spill.
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