Learning Target:

• I can explain the processes that led to the formation of fossil fuels. 

Think about these questions today as we learn about natural resources:

• What are fossil fuels?
• How do fossil fuels form?

Vocabulary:

• coal
• fossil fuel
• natural gas
• nonrenewable resources
• oil (or petroleum)
• renewable resources

Engage:

• Brainpop:  Fossil Fuels

Explore:

• Project
  • Research how a fossil fuel is formed.
    • How Fossil Fuels are Formed
    • How Coal is Formed
    • How Oil is Formed
    • How Natural Gas is Formed
    • Sciencesaurus (pages 322-323)
  • Create a mural or large cartoon to illustrate how a fossil fuel is formed.
  • Use this rubric to be sure you are doing quality work:  Mural Rubric

Explain:

• Share Projects
• Slideshow “Energy and Fossil Fuels”

Evaluation:

• Self-Evaluation of Projects
• Formation Sequencing Cards