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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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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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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Finding the Carbon in Sugar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn that fossil fuels release energy when they are burned, and this takes the forms of light, heat, gases, etc. In this instructional activity they explore combustion with a candle and with sugar. The instructional activity...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Using Heat From the Sun

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will first discuss where energy comes from, including sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear, and such renewable technologies as solar. After this initial exploration, students will investigate the three main...
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US Department of Energy

Natural Gas: Fueling the Blue Flame

For Students 9th - 10th
Natural gas is a colorless and odorless fossil fuel that is used in almost half the homes for heat. Learn more about this non-renewable energy resource.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Global Warming & Rising Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Overuse of fossil fuels has exploited the threat of global warming on Earth. This article features the details of the threat and provides additional resources.
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Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Air Pollution Solutions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will investigate possible solutions to air pollution in relation to per capita consumption of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels being introduced as the cause, air pollution as the effect.
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Other

Florida Dept. Of Education: Conservation of Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students learn to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and identify resources that fit into each category. It explains the environmental effects of using nonrenewable resources, such as...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring for Petroleum Modeling an Oil Reserve

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Experience the process of searching and drilling for oil in this hands-on activity.
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Coal

For Students 3rd - 5th
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed mostly of carbon and hydrocarbons. It is the most abundant fossil fuel produced in the United States. Coal is also a nonrenewable energy source because it takes...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Brief Guide to the Steps of the Carbon Cycle

For Students 4th - 8th
Outlines the steps for the movement of carbon along the carbon cycle through photosynthesis, food chains, being dissolved into the ocean, the decomposition of organisms, fossil fuel formation, industrial use of fossil fuels, carbon...
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: How Electricity Is Made

For Students K - 1st
Read this brief article to gain an understanding of the principle of electromagnetism, how electricity is generated, and the problem with fossil fuels.
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Other

Greenpeace: Stop Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Greenpeace offers an in-depth look at climate change (or global warming). Content includes a look at the cause of climate change, the scientific evidence that supports it, the problems that occur during climate change, foreboding...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Get Something for Nothing: Free Power From the Sun!

For Students 9th - 10th
Taking advantage of free energy can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, which are harmful to our environment. In this science fair project, you will work with a solar panel, which is a collector of free energy, and investigate how...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, comprehensive site from National Geographic that provides lesson plans, activities, maps, and National Geography Standards. Teachers can find lesson plans based on grade and standard. Covers current issues, for example, global...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Biodiesels: Converting Oil Into Clean Fuel

For Students 9th - 10th
Experiment making biodiesel from different types of oil and determine which oils give the best result. This science fair project from Science Buddies, although in an abbreviated format compared to other Science Buddies experiments, gives...
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Our Energy Sources

For Students 9th - 10th
The many sources of energy production in the United States are described in this overview. Included are traditional sources, renewable sources, and new energy production technologies.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Land, Waste, and Cleanup Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is loaded with information on solid waste and hazardous waste. It includes industries' effects on the environment, waste programs, treatment, control, pollution prevention, recycling, and cleanup programs.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Extreme Oil

For Students 9th - 10th
This in depth look at oil charts the history, journey, and science behind this industry. Much effort, manpower, and resources are placed behind the extraction, acquisition, and sale of this valuable resource. This segment provides an...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Sustainability

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the definition of sustainability with this tutorial. Also, explore possible solutions to obtain sustanability in an environment.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Dinosaur Breath

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Through discussion and hands-on experimentation, students learn about the geological (ancient) carbon cycle. They investigate the role of dinosaurs in the carbon cycle and the eventual storage of carbon in the form of chalk. Students...
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University of Oregon

Museum of Natural and Cultural History: Rocks and Minerals: Everyday Uses

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the shelves in this virtual exhibition to learn about the many rocks and minerals that we use in our everyday lives.
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Other

Penn State University: Energy and Fuels in Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Penn State University, gives twenty one chapters of charts, graphs, and information on synthetic fuels.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Illinois State Water Survey: Nitrogen Cycle: Human Impact on the Nitrogen Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the impact of human activities on the environment and how those actions effect the nitrogen cycle.

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