Students compare and contrast fossil fuels and bio-fuels. They brainstorm what mining might look like in the future. Students view the film "A Day in the Life of a Coalminer." They discuss fossil fuels and the methods of extraction. Students conduct a comparative investigation into the benefits and disadvantages of bio-fuels.

Concepts

alternative energy sources, fossil fuels

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Additional Tags

alternative fuels, fossil fuels, science

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