Curated OER
US Energy Geography
The maps display the statistics for energy consumption and power production, state by state. They are tremendous visual aids for your natural resources unit. Consider having your class compare energy consumption versus production, or...
Beyond Benign
Daphnia Bioassay LD50
De-icing materials may have a harmful effect on our environment; have your class perform an experiment to test the nature of these effects. Scholars monitor the survival rate of a sample of daphnia as the concentration of a de-icing...
Jefferson Lab
The Periodic Table of Elements
A study of the periodic table of elements doesn't have to be elementary! Deepen understanding of the building blocks of chemistry with an interactive periodic table. At first sight, the table looks like a standard reference page, but a...
Center for Learning in Action
Water—Changing States (Part 1)
Here is part one of a two-part lesson in which scholars investigate the changing states of water—liquid, solid, and gas. With grand conversation and up to three demonstrations, learners make predictions about what they think will happen...
Ballet Austin
The History of Modern Dance
The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.
It's About Time
Monitoring Active Volcanoes
The fastest growing volcano in recorded history grew more than 150 meters in less than a week and to more than 424 meters in less than a decade. How do we safely monitor active volcanoes? Young scientists design an...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Natural Gas: Background
A resource page on natural gas. Learn what natural gas is, how it used, how it is formed, how it is drilled, processed, and transported, and advantages and disadvantages.
Other
Institute for Energy Research: Fossil Fuels
A detailed article providing information about fossil fuel resources in the United States and how they impact economic growth. Several reports, which can be downloaded, examine energy policies, the potential for economic growth, and...
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Chemistry of Natural Gas
Through an online slide-show format, learn about the history and chemistry behind the resource, natural gas.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Nonrenewable Energy: Natural Gas
Get the basics on nonrenewable energy. Learn about its uses and conservation.
Geographic
Russia Natural Resource
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.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Oil and Gas Extraction
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...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Canada's Petroleum Heritage
Petroleum! Where does it come from? Follow its importance, technology, rank in the world, products, and more.. in this colorful, informative web site.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Canada's Petroleum Heritage
Canada's Petroleum Heritage website is a learning resource that presents the oil and gas industry from past to present. Its rich history, the challenges it faces today and its future potential are explored. The site showcases the people,...