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Study Jams! Fossil Fuels InteractiveStudy Jams! Fossil Fuels Interactive
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Study Jams! Fossil Fuels

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Eight slides introduce viewers to the wonders and woes of fossil fuels. How are they formed? How do we use them? How do they harm the environment? And how can we conserve? All of these thoughts are briefly touched upon. In addition to the presentation, vocabulary definitions and a multiple-choice quiz are supplied on the site as supportive resources. 

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energy conservation, energy, fossil fuels

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fossil fuel, non-renewable energy, energy conservation, science

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  • Slides and vocabulary can be printed out as references
  • Easily used to support Next Generation Science Standards
  • Website contains an assessment quiz and printable key vocabulary definitions

Cons

  • As a stand-alone, it is not particularly attention grabbing; use it only as a visual aid or as an at-home assignment

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