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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biofuels Blast!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students observe yeast fermentation using different energy source. In this chemistry lesson, students measure the gas collected in the balloon. They upload their observations on the internet so they can share it with kids across US.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Powering a Green Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. In this environmental science lesson, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roving Reporter

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students write a report about energy use. In this conservation lesson, students interview adults about their use of renewable and nonrenewable energy. Students synthesize this information and write a report from the point of view of a...
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Handout
Other

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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Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Fossil Fuels and the Carbon Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In the following lesson plan learners 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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Unit Plan
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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Interactive
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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Handout
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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Unit Plan
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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Handout
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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Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Burning Biofuels: Comparing Nonrenewable and Renewable Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
Will using agrofuel offer a substantial alternative to using fossil fuel? With this experiment you can compare the amount of heat energy released by agrofuel and fossil fuel. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently...
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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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Unit Plan
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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Unit Plan
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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eBook
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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Handout
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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