Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Concerns About Earth's Fever
Burning fossil fuels is causing the planet to heat up, causing weather patterns to change, sea levels to rise and diseases to spread. Scientists are concerned with the rising temps of Earth.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Climate Change: Earth's Giant Game of Tetris
There's a game of Tetris happening on a global scale: The playing space is planet Earth, and all those pesky, stacking blocks represent carbon dioxide- a greenhouse gas that is piling up ever more rapidly as we burn the fossil fuels that...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Create Cleaner Coal
It takes a lot of fuel to heat our homes, preserve our food, and power our gadgets. And for 40 percent of the world, cheap, plentiful coal gets the job done. But coal also releases pollutants into the air, causing environmental damage...
Climate Literacy
Clean: Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels 101
Multi-instructional activity activity in which students conduct a life cycle assessment of energy and carbon dioxide used and produced in ethanol production.
Other
Energy Resources
Finding alternative energy sources is a challenge facing the leaders of today and tomorrow. Andy Darvill has created an impressive resource, summarizing various renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
Other
Abc Da Energia
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Fossil Fuels
A slideshow and a short quiz on the types of fossil fuels we use and the impact this has on the environment.
The Franklin Institute
As the Drill Bit Turns
Is the world running out of gas? Teach your students how their lives impact the depletion of non-renewable resources, specifically oil, and how the depletion of those resources will effect the future.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Renewable Fuels
A slideshow and a short quiz on the different types of renewable energy sources.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Power Source
In this activity, small groups of students are asked to make concept sketches that track the source of electrical power as far back as they can conceive. The concept sketches reveal students' prior conceptions of the power grid and...
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: What Is the Big Deal With Carbon?
An illustrated article highlighting the science behind carbon and fossil fuels. Diagrams and graphs help with understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Natural Gas Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of natural gas' creation, usage, and effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Natural Gas Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of natural gas' creation, usage, and effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Petroleum Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of oil's creation, usage, and effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Petroleum Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of oil's creation, usage, and effects.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring for Petroleum Modeling an Oil Reserve
Experience the process of searching and drilling for oil in this hands-on activity.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Fossil Formation
Learn how fossils are created.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 1: Coal
Discover the history of fossil fuels in chronological order, beginning in China and moving on to Bertha Benz and the creation of the first automobile. Learn about the rise in need for petroleum, and the pros and cons of fossil fuel...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Great Divide
In this activity, students will use cookies to simulate the distribution of our nonrenewable resources (energy). Then, they will discuss how the world's growing population affects the fairness and effectiveness of this distribution of...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Naturally Speaking
In this lesson plan, students will identify the Earth's natural resources and classify them as renewable or non-renewable. They will simulate the distribution of resources and discuss the fairness and effectiveness of the distribution....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coal Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of coal's creation, usage, and effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coal Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of coal's creation, usage, and effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Formation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How fossil fuels are created.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Fossil Fuels O Logy Card
Check out this Ology card and activity identifying fossil fuels.