Curated OER
Fossil Fuels (Part III), The Geology of Coal
Do not overlook this set of lessons just because your school does not have a data analysis system. There is plenty of material here to administer a complete mini unit on the formation, distribution, and properties of coal. Since it...
Other
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.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Coal
Easy-to-understand information on mining and transporting coal, producing it, uses of coal, and coal and the environment.
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Arkansas Geological Survey: Lignite
Article on lignite that includes general information as well as a history of lignite mining and a summary of the geology of lignite deposits. The second section presents more detailed information about lignite geology in Arkansas.
Information Technology Associates
Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Geography 2008
General geographic information on Slovakia, including natural resources and environmental issues.
University of Kentucky
Kentucky Geological Survey: How Is Coal Formed?
Describes the evolution of dead plant matter into coal.
Other
Black Hills Bentonite: Wyoming Lignite
A description of lignite coal as well as an explanation of some of its uses.