Sewage Plant Data Analysis
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This lesson is designed to complement Project Oceanology’s “Sewage Plant Study” boat trip, although it can also be used as a stand-alone lesson. Students use Project Oceanology’s water quality dataset to look at geographic and seasonal variation in nutrient concentrations and other water quality parameters. The activity can take place in the Project Oceanology computer lab immediately before or after a trip, or in the classroom after students have returned home.
Teaching Materials (see Teacher Notes)
Sewage Discharge Demo (see Teacher Notes)