Fossil Fuel Formation
Grade 5th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how fossil fuels are formed from ancient plants and animals.
Warm-Up Video
LaFountaine of Knowledge · 2:28
What Are Fossil Fuels?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Most of the electricity we use comes from burning fossil fuels, but this can cause pollution.
- 2
Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are formed from the ancient remains of living things buried underground for millions of years.
- 3
Burning fossil fuels releases harmful gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide into the air, causing acid rain and destroying the ozone layer.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how coal, oil, and natural gas are formed from ancient plants and animals.”
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