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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.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Industial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
At one time, humans, fueled by the animals and plants they ate and the wood they burned, or aided by their domesticated animals, provided most of the energy in use. All life operated within the fairly immediate flow of energy from the...
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Non Renewable Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Crude Oil Is Used for More Than Just Gasoline

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Evaluate how much of our day-to-day living depends on products made from crude oil. This lesson will explore many of these items and consider the benefits if alternatives were found.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Acceleration

For Students 9th - 10th
Acceleration, an increase in the rate of change, is occurring both in the Universe and in human culture on planet Earth. This article explains these fascinating changes.
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Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: This Threshold Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the Internet to search for news stories about the Modern Revolution and discuss the provided questions. Helpful links are provided to get you started.
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Lesson Plan
Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Air, Natural Resources, and You

For Students 6th - 8th
Students will analyze data from an air pollution study as well as facts about air pollution and use the data as evidence to infer the effect of using natural resources on the atmosphere and on public health.