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Smog Be Gone

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners begin the instructional activity by identifying greenhouse gases. In groups, they observe and record the effect of the gases on the atmosphere and the temperature of the Earth. They participate in activities that describe the...
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Nuclear-Powered Space Probes

For Students 7th - 10th
In this space probes worksheet, students read about radioisotope thermoelectric generators and how they work. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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The Environment: Vocabulary

For Students 5th - 6th
In this environment vocabulary learning exercise, students complete 12 multiple choice questions, then translate a set of "environment words."
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Exploring Climate Change with GIS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate climatological changes that are occurring to the Earth. In this climate change lesson, students access an assigned web site to view maps and lessons that show how climate change makes a difference to life on Earth.
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Biofuels Blast!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students observe yeast fermentation using different energy source. In this chemistry lesson, students measure the gas collected in the balloon. They upload their observations on the internet so they can share it with kids across US.
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Powering a Green Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. In this environmental science lesson, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.
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Linkages Between Surface Temperature And Tropospheric Ozone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students organize and analyze data regarding changes in tropospheric ozone and then hypothesize about the consequences of these changes.
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Greenhouse Effect

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify greenhouse gases. They explain why perfluorocarbons are a bad alternative to chlorofluorcarbons. They determine both the least and most influential greenhouse gases.
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The Chemistry of Coal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the chemistry of coal. This lesson plan serves as a review of conservation of mass, simple reactions and equation balancing. During the lesson plan, students research chemical components of coal, as well as...
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Energy Efficiency Ambassadors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research and compare two products that provide the same function but require different amounts of energy to do the job. They examine and demonstrate energy efficiency and discover how it applies to different technologies...
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Global Change — Change and Cycles Where Land, Air and Water Meet

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students participate in an experiment to define a parts-per-billion solution. In this ecology instructional activity, students select a second substance to create a parts-per-billion solution and observe and record their results....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Institute for Energy Research: Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Fossil Fuels and the Carbon Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In the following lesson students learn how geologists locate fossil fuels by using a straw to extract "core samples" from a model that has different layers. Student sheets are provided in English and in Spanish.
Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Rethinking Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how fossil fuels impact the environment and cause climate change.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

For Students 4th - 6th
Learn about the rock cycle, sedimentary rocks, and fossil fuels in this tutorial.
Article
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 1: Coal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover the history of fossil fuels in chronological order, beginning in China and moving on to Bertha Benz and the creation of the first automobile. Learn about the rise in need for petroleum, and the pros and cons of fossil fuel...
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Fossil Fuels O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Check out this Ology card and activity identifying fossil fuels.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Formation Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand fossil fuel formation using this review guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How fossil fuels are created.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Beyond Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
Martin Hoffert, professor of physics at New York University, discusses global warming and alternative energies in this interview from the NOVA/FRONTLINE: "What's Up with the Weather?"
Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Alternative Energy: Can It Effectively Replace Fossil Fuels?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website outlining the controversial issue of finding alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels.
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Chemistry: Environmental Problems Associated With Fossil Fuel Use

For Students 9th - 10th
Dig into the trouble caused when humans burn too many fossil fuels. Recognize problems and address possible reform to slow down global warming.

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