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Geographic

Russia Natural Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Russia is rich in natural resources which include oil, natural gas, iron ore, manganese, chromium, nickel, platinum, titanium, copper, tin, lead, tungsten, diamonds, phosphates, gold, and timber.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Pump It Up

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students will learn how oil and natural gas are pumped or recovered from the earth.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alaska Gas Pipeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the proposed development and possible routes of a pipeline to transport natural gas from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska.
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Curated OER

Natural Gas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
natural gas
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: Clean Energy From Texas Landfills [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what landfill gas is, some of its applications, and how Texas is harnessing it as a source of renewable energy.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Petroleum and Natural Gas Fields, 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1916 of the United States showing the petroleum and natural gas fields known at the time. The map is keyed to distinguish the petroleum reserves from the natural gas reserves.
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Curated OER

Natural Gas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
natural gas
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Other

Warm Air: Gas Furnace

For Students 9th - 10th
Gas furnaces are described. The major parts of such a furnace and their respective role is discussed. Maintenance and troubleshooting tips are provided.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Hydraulic Fracking

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the pros and cons of hydraulic fracking while producing natural gas.
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Other

Grace Communications Foundation: Energy Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Promoting responsible energy choices and environmentally conscious government policies, NNEC provides information on energy and agriculture, the nexus of energy and water, complexities of power plants, natural gas fracking, energy...
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Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Renewable Energy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students explore solar and wind power-two important renewable energy sources.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fluids in Reservoirs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This investigation will help students understand the physical relationships between natural gas, oil, and water in a reservoir and how these relationships can affect recovery.
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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.
Website
Other

Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
The IOGCC's official website, explains its function in representing the governors of oil and natural gas producing states.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Oil and Gas Extraction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete overview of the Petroleum Industry, including nature of the industry, working conditions, employment prospects, wages, and outlook. Brief descriptions of several careers in the industry are included, with links to those expanded...
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US Geological Survey

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: The Forces Are With Us: Natural Forces

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A collection of science activities that focus on natural forces that affect Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Students will understand how global climate change relates to storm events, subsidence, and erosion. Background information on...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Nigeria: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the great potential in Nigeria's economy which is not being met currently. With vast oil and gas reserves, Nigeria could have a strong economy, but find out from this article what the problems are. Information is from the U.S....
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Rolling Blackouts & Environmental Impact

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The goal is for the students to understand the environmental design considerations required when generating electricity. The electric power that we use every day at home and work is generated by a variety of power plants. Power plants...
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: What Should Be Done About Oil and Gas Royalties?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Engage the classroom in studying about oil and gas royalties paid to the government, in some cases not paid, with resources drawn from leased land paid for by the government. Take research results and contact state and federal government...
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US Geological Survey

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Natural Resources of the Lake Pontchartrain

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A collection of lessons focusing on the importance and uses of natural resources. Website specifically focuses on the resources found on Lake Pontchartrain Basin.
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Nature Research

Nature Education: Energy Economics in Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses how plants and microorganisms, until recently, have mostly controlled how much carbon dioxide is released into an ecosystem, and explains how this process works. Humans' burning of fossil fuels has upset the...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Production of Petroleum and Natural Gas in North America, 1913

For Students 9th - 10th
"Production of Petroleum and Natural Gas in North America in 1913.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to the planet's climate change, including evidence, causes, effects, and conservation efforts.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ology: Rising Co2! What Can We Do?

For Students 3rd - 5th
With this resource, students learn how much fossil fuel emissions have increased since 1600 by exploring a graph showing carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Then answer questions and read facts about climate change over the centuries....

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