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Institute for Energy Research: Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article providing information about fossil fuel resources in the United States and how they impact economic growth. Several reports, which can be downloaded, examine energy policies, the potential for economic growth, and...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Fossil Fuels and the Carbon Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In the following instructional activity students learn how geologists locate fossil fuels by using a straw to extract "core samples" from a model that has different layers. Student sheets are provided in English and in Spanish.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Rethinking Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how fossil fuels impact the environment and cause climate change.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

For Students 4th - 6th
Learn about the rock cycle, sedimentary rocks, and fossil fuels in this tutorial.
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Article
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 1: Coal

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Fossil Fuels O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Check out this Ology card and activity identifying fossil fuels.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Formation Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand fossil fuel formation using this review guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How fossil fuels are created.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Beyond Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
Martin Hoffert, professor of physics at New York University, discusses global warming and alternative energies in this interview from the NOVA/FRONTLINE: "What's Up with the Weather?"
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Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Alternative Energy: Can It Effectively Replace Fossil Fuels?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website outlining the controversial issue of finding alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels.
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Unit Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Chemistry: Environmental Problems Associated With Fossil Fuel Use

For Students 9th - 10th
Dig into the trouble caused when humans burn too many fossil fuels. Recognize problems and address possible reform to slow down global warming.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Reserves Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review information about fossil fuel reserves using this study guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Reserves

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes reserves of traditional and alternative fossil fuels.
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Website
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of fossil fuels used in the United States. Coal, oil and natural gas are listed with information about each energy source.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Fossil Fuels

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short quiz on the types of fossil fuels we use and the impact this has on the environment.
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Website
Other

Energy Resources: Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
Alternative forms of energy site showcases fossil fuels. Discover how it works, its' advantages and disadvantages as well as whether or not it's a renewable resource.
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John Wiley & Sons

Environet: Fossil Fuels & the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
A case study approach on fossil fuels is provided along with an objectives and question and answer section in learning more about this environmental subject.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Earth Science Quizzes: Fossil Fuels

For Students 3rd - 8th
Assess your understanding of the types, locations and formation of fossil fuels with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Immediate feedback is available.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Greenhouse Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what greenhouse gas is, how the greenhouse effect works, and the history of fossil fuel combustion. Causes of other damaging greenhouse gases, including methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluoracarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, and...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Natural Gas: A Cleaner Energy Solution?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this activity, students read informational text on natural gas and compare it to other fossil fuels for its greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. They then prepare a pro or con position on whether natural gas is good...
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Article
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: What Is the Big Deal With Carbon?

For Students 3rd - 8th
An illustrated article highlighting the science behind carbon and fossil fuels. Diagrams and graphs help with understanding.
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Article
NASA

Climate Kids: The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 2: Oil

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Learn about the history of oil and its consumption through the ages, beginning with Bertha Benz and the creation of the first automobile.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Petroleum Oil and Natural Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of the world's use of the fossil fuels oil and natural gas for usable energy.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Non Renewable Energy Resources

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What nonrenewable energy resources and fossil fuels are and how they form, and the drawbacks of using nonrenewable energy resources.

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