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Title: Exploring Oil Extraction
Author: Matt Swanson
Subject: Science-Biology, Botany, Environmental Science
Approximate Grade Level: 7th - 11th
Summary: In this activity, students will engage in the process of extracting oil from a plant resource such as peanuts or similar tree nut. Students will practice measuring mass and calculating the percentage of the extract and byproducts of the extraction process. Through this process, students will deepen their understanding of how valuable commodities like fuel and rubber can be extracted from plants
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