Fossil Fuels: Coal
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- Original Source:Environmental Science Activities for the 21st Century (ESA21), Kennesaw State University
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Description
This lesson provides an introduction to the use of coal as an energy source. Topics include the history of coal usage, applications of coal as an energy source, and major suppliers of coal (the United States). There is also discussion of how coal is created, located, and produced, and technologies for burning it more cleanly. The lesson includes a hands-on activity in which students measure the ash content of various types of coal.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: Earth & Space Science, Science, Ecology & Ecosystems, Chemistry, Physics, Earth's Resources
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- Teacher Materials