American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Rethinking Fossil Fuels
Find out how fossil fuels impact the environment and cause climate change.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Industial Revolution
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...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Non Renewable Energy
Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Crude Oil Is Used for More Than Just Gasoline
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Acceleration
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: This Threshold Today
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.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Air, Natural Resources, and You
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.