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DOE's Fossil Energy-Related Education Material

http://www.fe.doe.gov/education/

Provider: Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy

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Appropriate grades
3–12
Subjects
science (environmental science, geology)
Provider
Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy

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The Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy provides this website containing information about coal, oil, and natural gas. Click on the link to Energy Lessons to learn about how coal is formed, coal mining and transportation, ways of producing oil, getting gas from the ground, and more. Follow the link to the Kids' Zone and meet the Energy Ant, Electra, Geo, and Windy. These characters will help students learn more about energy basics through study guides, projects, and patterns. The Kids' Zone also provides an energy glossary, quizzes and games, and teacher lesson plans.