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Activity
Texas State Energy Conservation Office

Investigation: Gas Laws in Action - Propane

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Using helium as an example of propane, physical science middle schoolers experiment with and graph the relationship between temperature and volume in gases. In a whole-class demonstration, they show how molecules behave under different...
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Handout
Curated OER

US Energy Geography

For Teachers 4th - 12th
The maps display the statistics for energy consumption and power production, state by state. They are tremendous visual aids for your natural resources unit. Consider having your class compare energy consumption versus production, or...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Propane Incident in Clayton, North Carolina

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students assume the role of members of the state fire marshal's office and develop a plan for the Fire Chief of Clayton on how the derailment of tank cars of propane in downtown Clayton should be handled. Students investigate any...
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Website
Other

Natural gas.org

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of natural gas including history, supply and environmental impact.
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eBook
Other

Texas Comptroller of Pub. Accounts: Energy Report: Liquefied Petroleum Gas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 6 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, which is the name given to hydrocarbon-based gases generated from crude oil or natural gas. The history of LPG is described, its uses,...
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eBook
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Nonrenewable Energy Sources

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about nonrenewable energy sources. There is specific information about each of these energy sources, and lots of maps, charts, tables, and graphs to further the understanding.
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Lesson Plan
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Great Energy Debate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After learning about all the energy sources, students will be able to list and identify the economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages of them.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Non Renewable Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.
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PPT
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Nonrenewable Energy: Natural Gas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the basics on nonrenewable energy. Learn about its uses and conservation.
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Interactive
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Isomer: Construction Set

For Students 9th - 10th
Users will build a variety of isomers with this virtual exercise. Understand the differences between them as the program progresses.
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Handout
Other

Warm Air: Gas Furnace

For Students 9th - 10th
Gas furnaces are described. The major parts of such a furnace and their respective role is discussed. Maintenance and troubleshooting tips are provided.