Making Methane

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Students will investigate natural gas through an experiment that simulates the conditions in which methane gas is formed by decomposing organic material. Students will construct a device to capture methane, analyze and interpret data to assess the conditions in which methane is produced, and explore the role that gases such as methane play in the environment.

The Energy Coalition will send you a funnel, tape, disposable gloves, soil, balloons and a measuring cup to bring this lesson to life.

Lesson Objective: Students will explore thermodynamics by examining the relationship between temperature and production of the natural gas, methane, through hands-on investigation. Students will be able to explain how greenhouse gases are produced and trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere and how humans impact the environment through the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels.

Suggested Teaching Time: 90 minutes over at least two-three class periods

NGSS Standards: 3-LS4-4., 4-PS3-4., 4-ESS3-2., 5-ESS3-1.

Students will investigate natural gas through an experiment that simulates the conditions in which methane gas is formed by decomposing organic material. Students will construct a device to capture methane, analyze and interpret data to assess the conditions in which methane is produced, and explore the role that gases such as methane play in the environment.

The Energy Coalition will send you a funnel, tape, disposable gloves, soil, balloons and a measuring cup to bring this lesson to life.

Lesson Objective: Students will explore thermodynamics by examining the relationship between temperature and production of the natural gas, methane, through hands-on investigation. Students will be able to explain how greenhouse gases are produced and trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere and how humans impact the environment through the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels.

Suggested Teaching Time: 90 minutes over at least two-three class periods

NGSS Standards: 3-LS4-4., 4-PS3-4., 4-ESS3-2., 5-ESS3-1.