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Students will learn how organic materials decompose to form fossil fuels, such as natural gas. They will then simulate the conditions of how methane, a natural gas, is produced and captured. Finally, students will observe, record, and analyze data.
The Energy Coalition will send you balloons and soil to bring this lesson to life.
Lesson Objective: Students will explore how natural gas, particularly methane, is produced and captured by observing the decomposition of organic materials over seven days. Students will understand the use of natural gas as an energy source and as a means to generate electricity to power homes.
Suggested Teaching Time: 40-50 min
NGSS Standards: MS-PS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS1-6
Students will learn how organic materials decompose to form fossil fuels, such as natural gas. They will then simulate the conditions of how methane, a natural gas, is produced and captured. Finally, students will observe, record, and analyze data.
The Energy Coalition will send you balloons and soil to bring this lesson to life.
Lesson Objective: Students will explore how natural gas, particularly methane, is produced and captured by observing the decomposition of organic materials over seven days. Students will understand the use of natural gas as an energy source and as a means to generate electricity to power homes.
Suggested Teaching Time: 40-50 min
NGSS Standards: MS-PS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS1-6