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While an important part of society as we know it, fossil fuels present many environmental problems. These lessons help students understand the issues surrounding fossil fuels, from extraction to use, while leaving room for critical thinking about why we still need them and how our society could be more sustainable.
Fossil Fuel Extraction
Fossil Fuels: Chocolate Chip Mining
Investigate the problems that arise with strip mining while discussing the socioeconomic reasons behind it.
- 4th - 8th grade
- 45 minutes
Fossil Fuel Use
Fossil Fuels: Air Pollution and the Greenhouse Effect
Learn what the Greenhouse Effect is and how it is caused by burning fossil fuels.
- 4th - 8th grade
- 75 minutes
Global Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
What type of ice causes sea level changes, and why?
- 5th - 8th Grade
- 60 minutes
Differing Densities: Fresh and Salt Water
Investigate the role salinity plays in the ocean currents and why that is changing.
- 5th - 8th grade
- 60 minutes
Fossil Fuel Transport
Slippery Shores: Oil Spill Clean-Up
Students observe the effects of a modeled oil spill and test out different models and techniques to clean it up.
- 4th - 7th grade
- 45 minutes