Natural Gas (MS-HS)
In this lesson you will learn about natural gas, where it comes from, and what it can be used for. You will complete 3 activities that include modeling natural gas deposits in the earth’s crust, combining ingredients to create natural gas (methane), and research the different uses and methods for harnessing natural gas flares.
objectives
-Explore the processes of the earth that creates natural gas deposits.
-Learn what natural gas is made out of.
-Visualize what types of material are ideal for holding natural gas deposits.
-Discover the many uses of natural gas
-Observe one of the processes that produce natural gas.
-Uncover the advantages and disadvantages of “flaring” natural gas.
-Finally, the students will research methods of using and harnessing natural gas flares.
Topic(s)
Natural gas
type
Middle and high school lesson
7-12
Grade(s):
time needed
author
Dan Tuhy
national next gen standards
north dakota standards
9-10.1.1.-Explain how models can be used to illustrate scientific principles
9-10.1.4.-Describe the relationship between form and function (e.g., solids, liquids,
gases, cell specialization, simple machines, and plate tectonics)
9-10.2.1.-Explain how scientific investigations can result in new ideas
9-10.2.2.-Use appropriate safety equipment and precautions during investigations (e.g.
goggles, apron, eye wash station)
9-10.2.3. -Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations
9-10.2.4.-Formulate a testable hypothesis for a simple investigation