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...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Coal Background
A resource page on coal. Learn what coal is, what it is used for, its sources, how it is mined, and advantages and disadvantages.
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International Peat Society
An interesting site with a lot of information on peatlands and peat.
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Athro, Limited: Formation of Coal
Describes how coal is formed using a chart and great pictures.
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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...
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.
Geographic
Vietnam Geography
Contains all basic information on Vietnam geography with hyperlinks to more information on the Vietnam economy, politics, and military.
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.
BBC
Bbc: History Trails: Victorian Britain
Victorian Britain experienced dramatic economic growth but at great social cost. Read about the times, and play online learning games as well.
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Minerals Education Coalition: Minerals Database
This resource provides photographs of and information about various minerals.
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...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Carbon?
The element Carbon is the basis of all human life. Learn here about the discovery of Carbon and its function amongst all living things.
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Carol Polsgrove on Writers' Lives: George Ella Lyon on Books for the Young
This site shares an interview with George Ella Lyon, author and Kentucky Poet Laureate. Lyon provides advice on selecting books for children and young adults. She also shares her personal experiences with having her own books banned...
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.
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Rockmans Trading Post: Welcome to the Mineral Information Finder
During your lifetime, you will use more than a million pounds of rocks, minerals, and metals. Dig through this web site and find out how.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Earth Sciences: Carbon Allotropes: Coal to Buckyballs
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing carbon allotropes straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences with this slideshow.
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Life of a Rock Star
Discover the origin of the Canadian Geologic Survey. Find out the qualifications necessary to be a geologist and how they locate fossil fuels.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: Knowing Your World: Natural Resources
This brief article emphasizing the importance of renewable and non-renewable resources urges readers to appreciate and not waste the earth's natural resources. Following the article, there is an activity, a "Mineral Search," through...
Climate Literacy
Clean: Us Energy Production and Consumption
In this activity learners will compare and contrast regional energy production of 5 different US regions, including California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Students will also analyze production and consumption data of...
University of Arizona
Pulse: Powerful Explorations of Health and Energy
A cross curricular unit where students simulate an energy task meeting to discuss protecting human health through energy policies. The unit covers content for twelfth grade in math, physics, language arts, and government. Topics reviewed...
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American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Coal Formation
In this four-part lesson plan, students will conduct a simulation of the coal formation process and will show the ability to do scientific inquiry. For the final project, they will use their findings they have recorded on their "Coal...
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American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Transporting Coal
Using a variety of learning activities and related materials, students will discover where coal is mined and the different ways it is transported to power plants or steel mills where it is used. Students will then map out their own...