CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coal Power Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on coal power. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Coal Formation
In this four-part lesson, students will conduct a simulation of the coal formation process and will show the ability to do scientific inquiry. For the final project, they will use their findings they have recorded on their "Coal Fossil...
US Department of Energy
Department of Energy: Cleaning Up Coal
Find out why coal causes pollution and several techniques that can be used to clean it up.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Create Cleaner Coal
It takes a lot of fuel to heat our homes, preserve our food, and power our gadgets. And for 40 percent of the world, cheap, plentiful coal gets the job done. But coal also releases pollutants into the air, causing environmental damage...
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Athro, Limited: Formation of Coal
Describes how coal is formed using a chart and great pictures.
University of Kentucky
Kentucky Geological Survey: How Is Coal Formed?
Describes the evolution of dead plant matter into coal.
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American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Generating Electricity From Coal
This two-part lesson teaches students about the process of generating electricity from coal and helps them research and discover alternate ways for using coal to produce electricity.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Does Coal Become a Diamond?
This article looks at the properties of coal, graphite, and diamonds, all of which are made from carbon, and explains why they are different. The formation of diamonds inside the Earth is described, and the theories around whether or not...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Coal Background
A resource page on coal. Learn what coal is, what it is used for, its sources, how it is mined, and advantages and disadvantages.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coal Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of coal's creation, usage, and effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coal Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of coal's creation, usage, and effects.
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American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: How Was Coal Formed?
Two-part lesson plan in which students learn about when and how coal was formed. They will do research on geologic time frames and order them by eon, era, period, or epoch.
Ohio State University
E History: Hazards of 19th Century Coal Mining
Information from an Ohio State University site. You can read about the many hazards coal miners in the 19th century faced while digging coal to fuel the emerging industry of America.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Reference Documents: Indiana Coal [Pdf]
A fact card describing the properties and characteristics of Indiana coal, how it formed, the volume of coal resources, their location in the state, and where this coal ranks on a coal scale.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Composition of Coal [Pdf]
Discusses the chemical and physical composition of coal and why understanding the chemical properties of coal is important for knowing how to process and use it.
Ohio State University
E History: Coal Mining in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
A look into the coal mining industry in the Gilded Age through maps, timelines, images, and primary source documents.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Peacock Coal [Pdf]
Describes a type of coal called "peacock coal" due to its iridescent color streaks.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Clean Coal Technology
There is a debate on the table discussing whether clean coal is a viable source of energy or not. Understand the opposing views and decide what side of the table you fall on. Extension resources and activities are provided.
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Appalachian Voices: I Love Mountains: What Is Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining?
Explains what mountaintop coal mining is, the stages involved, where it is being done in the United States, and the impact on local communities and the environment.
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: History of Coal Mining in Indiana [Pdf]
A brief history of coal mining in Indiana.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: The Coal Strike of 1902: Turning Point in u.s. Policy
Read about the background of coal miners and coal mine operators prior to the coal strike in 1902. Find out the significant role of the federal government in bringing the strike to an end.
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Colorado Coal Field War History
Presented is a fascinating detailed account of the 1913-1914 Colorado Coal Strike that went on for 14 months and resulted in 66 deaths. Although the coal miners lost, they ultimately came to see the strike as a victory in many ways....
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Earth Science Australia: Coal Types, Formation and Methods of Mining
This informative site lists four stages in the development of coal. Different types of coal mines are explained in this site as well.
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Coal and Metal Mining in Bc
A map of British Columbia that shows the locations of all the coal and metal mining operation in British Columbia in 2008. Each coal and mining operation is linked to a secondary web page that provides detailed information on the various...
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