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McDermott, Hugh, Ed.; Scharmann, Larry, Ed. – 1981
Intended as a supplement to the units "Oil: Fuel of the Past" and "Coal: Fuel of the Past, Hope of the Future," this 3-4 day unit contains three activities which briefly explain the chronological development of energy resources and the formation and development of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The…
Descriptors: Coal, Energy, Environmental Education, Fuel Consumption
McDermott, Hugh, Ed.; Scharmann, Larry, Ed. – 1981
Recommended for grades 7-10 social studies classes, this unit presents information about the history of oil, how fast it is being used, difficulties in transporting it, and oil's effect on the world economy. The unit, consisting of eight daily lesson plans, which may be expanded over several more days, contains activity sheets which allow students…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economics, Energy, Environment
McDermott, Hugh, Ed.; Scharmann, Larry, Ed. – 1981
This 2-3 week high school chemistry unit is designed to provide students with an awareness of Gasohol as an energy alternative. Gasohol is a blend of 10 percent pure ethanol and 90 percent unleaded gasoline. The unit consists of nine activities (five laboratory experiments, three informational readings, and a sample problem activity). The five…
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Energy, Environmental Education
McDermott, Hugh, Ed.; Scharmann, Larry, Ed. – 1981
Seven activities are included in this 10 day secondary school science unit in which students determine the effect that auto exhaust fumes have on the air they breathe by utilizing laboratory experiences, independent research, and in-class discussions. Rationale, objectives, and instructional strategies are provided for each activity. Following two…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chemistry, Energy, Environmental Education
McDermott, Hugh, Ed.; Scharmann, Larry, Ed. – 1981
Recommended for grades 7-12 language arts, science, and social studies classes, this 5-7 day unit encourages students to investigate alternative energy sources through research. Focusing on geothermal energy, tide and ocean, fusion, wind, biomass, and solar energy as possible areas of consideration, the unit attempts to create an awareness of the…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy, Environmental Education, Fuels
