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UNIT: Wastewater Context for Matter and Its Interactions
LESSON: Solubility and the problem with F.O.G
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Part of a series of lessons in a unit called Wastewater Context for Matter and its interactions. Designed for middle school physical science, students will understand the how solubility plays a role in the problems F.O.G. (Fats, Oils and Grease) causes in the wastewater system and what to do about it
Lesson Specs
Suitable for Grades
8th Grade
7th Grade
6th Grade
Satisfies Academic Standards:
MS-PS1-2 - Properties of Substances
OSPI ESE 2: The Natural & Built Environment
Sustainable System Focus:
Buildings and Urban Planning
Water
Academic Subjects
Engineering
Science
Submitted by:
Jeffrey Burgard
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Content Connection
Scientific Principle(s)
- Solubility is a characteristic property. Whether a solute will dissolve, or how much will dissolve in a particular solvent is characteristic of the solute.
Application
- When fats oils and greases are put down the drain, they can cause serious clogging and cleaning issues
Community Relevance
- King County and homeowners spend a lot of money a year unclogging fat clogged pipes. Simply changing behaviors can save that money
Lesson Plan
Materials
- Teacher
- Powerpoint - The FOG problem
- “Fatberg”Article:https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2017/09/13/130-tonne-monster-fatberg-clogs-london-sewer/1463809#kceegR65lL6OxCBX.97
Student
- Notebooks
Time needed: 1 class period
- Download and share the powerpoint slides with students
- Follow the directions in the notes sections for each slide for what to say
- Provide a copy of the “Fatberg” Article to each student, have them read it and respond with the following three questions:
- What surprised you in the article?
- What did the author assume you knew?
- What does this make you curious about?
End the class with a discussion around those questions