Vocabulary:
| petroleum
natural gas chemical composition |
classified
ignite bituminous |
accessible
anthracite abundant |
Evaluation:
| 1. What is the most common type of coal?
2. What are some uses of coal in industry and in homes? 3. How was coal formed? |
Activities:
| 1. Research and illustrate how coal was formed.
2. Display examples of soft and hard coal. 3. Make a display of some of the by-products of coal. 4. Create a Depression Flower - Mix: 6 tablespoons of water, 6 tablespoons of salt, 6 tablespoons of bluing, 1 tablespoon of ammonia. Stir until salt dissolves. Arrange one or more pieces of coal in a bowl or flat dish. Pour the mixture over the coal. Use mercurochrome or food coloring for different hues. Add more liquid along to keep it growing. |