DDT and the Environment

DDT and the Environment introduces the detrimental phenomenon of biomagnification using the example of DDT. After learning about the history of DDT and effects to the environment, students will be given data to analyze about how DDT flows through a food chain/food web in an ecosystem. After making conclusions based on the data given, current research on solutions will be discussed. Students will be given data and information about the research I worked on at Stanford. Just like I did, the students will look at how activated carbon is a potential solution to reduce the bioavailability of DDT. Students can compare data between the original contamination and after activated carbon (the solution) has been added. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate, analyze and evaluate data and communicate their findings.