Fossil Fuel Formation
5th GradeScience45 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how fossil fuels are formed from ancient plants and animals.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
What Are Fossil Fuels?
LaFountaine of Knowledge
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
- •
Most of the electricity we use comes from burning fossil fuels, but this can cause pollution.
- •
Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are formed from the ancient remains of living things buried underground for millions of years.
- •
Burning fossil fuels releases harmful gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide into the air, causing acid rain and destroying the ozone layer.
Practice
11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how coal, oil, and natural gas are formed from ancient plants and animals.”
Teacher Guide
Get the complete package:
- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts
