Green+Living+and+Fuelled+by+fossils

Name three fossil fuels and describe how they were formed. Explain why fossil fuels are called non-renewable fuels. Explain why electricity is not a fuel. State the law of conservation of energy.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson)**


 * Starter**
 * Complete and mark the quick quiz
 * Traffic light the first column on your target sheet (red = I can't do this, yellow = I can do this a little, but I'm not sure, green = I can confidently answer questions on this)

//Both files can be found on the unit front page//


 * Activities**
 * 1) What is a fuel? Find the definition in Exploring Science (or on your word sheet) and write in down in your exercise book.
 * 2) Demonstration: help to burn the fuels and measure how much heat they give off.
 * 3) What types of fuel do you know? Discuss as a class then write down as many examples as you can think of.
 * 4) What are fossil fuels? Watch the [|brainpop video] to find out (alternatively watch [|How is coal formed?] and [|How are oil and gas formed?])
 * 5) What are fossil fuels used for? Watch ([|What is coal used for?] and [|What are oil and gas used for?])
 * 6) How much did you learn? Complete the worksheet on fossil fuels (answer in the form of a sentence in your exercise book): [[file:ES7_CHAP_Ia7.doc]]
 * 7) What is the law of conservation of energy? Find out and write the definition into your book
 * 8) Answer Q2,3 from p119 of Exploring Science 7
 * 9) Extension: what are the dangers for people and the environment of using coil and oil? Research some examples and put together a presentation


 * Summary**
 * Review completed classwork
 * Close your books and complete the true/false quiz on fossil fuels:[[file:ES7_CHAP_Ia6.doc]]

Complete the gapfill, print it off and stick it into your exercise book:
 * Homework**