Fossil Fuels: Chocolate Chip Mining
Grade Range
4th-8th
Active Time
45 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Area of Science
Geology
Environmental Science
Key Concepts
fossil fuels, mining, energy
Credits

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The problems with using fossil fuels starts with extraction. In this activity, students "mine" chocolate chips out of cookies to demonstrate the effects mining can have on habitats. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
4th-8th
Active Time
45 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Area of Science
Geology
Environmental Science
Key Concepts
fossil fuels, mining, energy
Credits
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