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Lesson Plan
TryEngineering

Try Engineering: Pipeline Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students become "engineers" as they learn how to develop pipeline systems for transportation. In this lesson, they work in teams to design, develop, and execute a pipeline plan to transport both a golf ball and a ping pong ball from one...
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Graphic
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Understanding Hydraulic Fracturing Wells

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, facts and figures that illustrate and explain the process of hydraulic fracturing.
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Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Modeling Oil and Gas Reservoirs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity will help students understand some of the factors that petroleum geologists need to consider when deciding where to recommend drilling for oil.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Hydraulic Fracturing

For Students 9th - 10th
This landing page allows learners to explore and learn about the process of hydraulic fracturing.
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Interactive
Energy4Me

Energy4me: History of Hydraulic Fracturing

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive timeline to learn about the history of hydraulic fracturing.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Water Usage

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the water use during the process of hydraulic fracturing.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Hydraulic Fracturing Resources and Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Many questions arise when people discuss hydraulic fracturing in their communities. Find answers to frequently-asked questions related to this technology.
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Graphic
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Fast Facts: Water Requirements of Hydraulic Fracturing

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on the water requirements needed for the process of hydraulic fracturing.
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Website
Other

Valdez, Alaska: The Trans Alaska Pipeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the pipeline itself, plus information on its construction are included on this page from Valdez, Alaska.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alaska Gas Pipeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the proposed development and possible routes of a pipeline to transport natural gas from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Fracturing Fluid

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how fracturing fluid is an essential component of the shale gas extraction process.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Groundwater Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about groundwater safety when it comes to hydraulic fracturing.