Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Hydrocarbon
Explains what hydrocarbons are, the different types, and their molecular configurations. (Published: October 19, 2006)
Crescent Public Schools
Crescent Public Schools: Hydrocarbons
This online lesson provides students with information about hydrocarbons--substances composed of only hydrogen and carbon. Complete the print-outs to assess your understanding of this organic chemistry concept.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Geology: Petroleum Crude Oil
Article explaining what petroleum crude oil is, its composition, how it is formed, sources, how it is recovered, different classifications, products made from it, and its history. Includes a chart showing statistical information for...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structures: Alkanes
Take a close look at the molecular structure of alkanes with these three-dimensional pictures. Manipulate the hydrocarbon molecules any way you want so you can see them from all views.
Other
Environmental Atlas Berlin/traffic Hydrocarbons
Graphics and text in English for airborne hydrocarbons.
Other
World of Molecules: 3 D Structure Files
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of various molecules- both organic and inorganic.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Oil Drop
It may look like a simple black blob, but an oil drop is in fact a phenomenally complex mix of immense molecules called hydrocarbons. Using a type of mass spectrometry called FT-ICR, scientists can analyze oil and other macromolecules...
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....
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Transportation and the Environment
Looking at transportation and the environment, students learn that some human-made creations, such as vehicles, can harm the environment. They also learn about alternative fuels and vehicles designed by engineers to minimize pollution....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Hydrocarbons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the two different classes of hydrocarbons and their properties, uses and sources.
Other
Penn State University: Energy and Fuels in Society
This site, which is provided for by the Penn State University, gives twenty one chapters of charts, graphs, and information on synthetic fuels.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Introduction to Play Elements
A video lecture and practice exercises for students methods used to find hydrocarbons during oil discovery.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Estimating Ultimate Recovery
Through a video lecture and practice exercises, students estimate the ultimate recovery (EUR) of a hydrocarbon prospect.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Development Geology & Geophysics
A video lecture with exercises that prompt students to describe the three (3) major phases of an asset's life, review the exploration phase of an asset and list the key major considerations of the development phase.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Hydrocarbons
Learn about "hydrocarbons", chemical compounds whose molecules are made up entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Oil and Natural Gas Formation
Students will learn that oil and natural gas taken from the earth's crust today originated as small plants and animals that lived in the ocean millions of years ago.
University of Oregon
Electronic Universe Project: Fossil Fuel Consumption
Information on historical energy consumption in the U.S. and projected figures.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Batteries Not Included
A good online article from The Why? Files about an inventor who is perfecting a fuel cell to operate (what else?) a cell phone. Interesting, with enough technical stuff to give it some body.
University of Southern California
University of Southern California: Alkane Nomenclature
Alkane nomenclature for alkanes with 5 to 10 carbon chains. Only includes straight chains. Names and prefixes provided.