National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels
An overview of fossil fuels used in the United States. Coal, oil and natural gas are listed with information about each energy source.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Agentes Geologicos Ii
This unit will discuss how external geological agents shape different parts of our earth. It contains 15 interactive activities.
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Pigments Through the Ages: Pigments in Oil
Illustrated overview of oil paints and oil-painting techniques.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Desert Storm (1990 1991)
Includes a timeline of events and the history behind Operation Desert Storm, a war led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
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...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Planning for the End of Oil
As the world's attention focuses on the perils of oil exploration, we present Richard Sears' talk from early February 2010. Sears, an expert in developing new energy resources, talks about our inevitable and necessary move away from oil....
PBS
Pbs: The Role of Natural Resources in Middle Eastern Politics and the Economy
Read about the importance of several natural resources to the economy and political influences in the Middle East.
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Human Impact: Oil Consumption
Lesson plan allows students to practice their math skills by calculating how many barrels of oil they and their families consume.
Other
Saudi Arabian Market Explorer: Oil
This site gives a historical background and current information on oil in the Middle East. Read about the discovery and development of oil, Saudi Aramco, OPEC, and OAPEC.
Other
History, Definitions,& Techniques of Oil Painting
Artist Ron Sanders presents a comprehensive look at oil colors and painting techniques prior to the 20th century. Explanation of mediums, grounds, supports, pigments, techniques and much more. Quotes from and about master artists and...
US Geological Survey
Non Renewable Resources
Learn how to enhance economic development and growth. Learn the role of the United States Geographic Survey on locating, quantifying and qualifying non-renewable resources.
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Energy4Me
Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
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.
PBS
Pbs: Over a Barrel
This site focuses on the importance of the concentration of oil in the Middle East to world politics. Read the backgrounder by Charles Krause before reading this transcript of Online Newshour.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hazardous Business: The Oil Wars
Part of a lengthy discussion of the oil business in Texas, the first two pages of this site give the early history of the oil industry in Texas.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Energy Gallery Walk
A cooperative learning activity using the Gallery Walk Strategy to enrich student understanding of the complex nature of solving our nation's energy needs.
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: Properties of Fluids in Reservoirs
This investigation will help students understand the physical relationships between natural gas, oil, and water in a reservoir and how these relationships can affect recovery.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Density Sink and Float for Liquids
See how different liquids can have different densities depending on their molecular make-up.
NASA
Climate Kids: The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 2: Oil
Learn about the history of oil and its consumption through the ages, beginning with Bertha Benz and the creation of the first automobile.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What's Down There?
During this activity, students will learn how oil is formed and where in the Earth we find it. Students will take a core sample to look for oil in a model of the Earth. They will analyze their sample and make an informed decision as to...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: A Closer Look at Oil and Energy Consumption
Students analyze international oil consumption and production data. They make several graphs to organize the data and draw conclusions about the overall use of oil in the world.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Energy Use
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Energy use in the U.S. and a comparison of oil use amongst the top oil-using nations.