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Students examine the primary routes for moving coal such as railways, rivers, and highways. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine a timeline of coal mining in the US and research how the policies of coal dependent companies have changes over the last 50 years. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research coal mining towns built by mining companies. They write short stories that highlight the people who lived in coal communities, focusing on the relationship between the coal companies, the miners, and their families. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify and compare four types of coal by examining and burning coal samples. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the January 2006 Sago, West Virginia coal mining accident. They research coal mining in the U.S. and use their data to illustrate posters. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students examine how the topography of the land suggests the kind of coal which is beneath the surface. Full Review »
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- 1st - 8th
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Students discuss and examine formation of coal deposits, and identify coal's uses, advantages and disadvantages. Students then participate in cookie simulation to recognize that coal resources are limited and nonrenewable. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students use this hands-on activity to demonstrate the production of coke, one of the most widely used raw materials derived from coal. They are also stimulated to do research into the differences in coal types and coal products. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read and discuss the article in reference to the environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Kentucky coal. They then answer questions that are related to the article that they read. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read about and study what an economy is. Students then answer questions that require them to define what an economy is and list the components of a healthy economy. Students also list two ways that coal helps the Kentucky state economy and explain the Clean Air Act. Full Review »
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