Road salt is essential for keeping icy Ohio roads safe for drivers, but excessive use can cause measurable harm to forest ecosystems. Students will collect soil samples, test for salinity, interpret their results, and learn firsthand how chemistry can be applied to environmental trades.
Program only available April through October.
State Standards:
Biology: B.DI.3
Chemistry: C.PM.3, C.PM.6
Environmental Science: ENV.ES.3, ENV.ES.4, ENV.ER.3. ENV.ER.4
Physical Geology: PG.ER.4
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