Create change through writing
Students will be able to write a grant proposal, using elements of argumentative writing such as creating a solid claim, addressing counterclaims, and using evidence.
From lunch to compost
After completing our unit on rocks and soil, this lesson will show students how to identify food waste from their lunches that can be composted in the school’s compost bin.
Implications of global warming on earth's water
Students model Earth’s water resources and cycle, then design computer simulations to explore how rising carbon emissions and pollutants affect water quality and quantity.
Community Urban Planning
Students will plan, design, and construct their own community map of a town after interviewing an Urban Planner Subject Matter Expert as part of a 6 week long Project Based Learning unit that I have previously developed.
How Heavy is Oil
Fractionation is an important part in refining petroleum into gasoline or any other petroleum based product. Oil refineries separate petroleum based on their densities. There is both light oil and heavy oil processing units in a refinery.
A Breath of Fresh Air
In 2018, smoke from the cataclysmic Northern California firestorm known as the Camp Fire turned the Bay Area air toxic, shuttering multiple businesses and schools, and inhibiting outdoor activities for millions of people.
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Debate on Cost of Electricity Vs Gas Cars
Marathon Petroleum is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company.They operate the nation's largest refining system, are one of the largest midstream operators in North America, and have a nationwide retail and marketing business.
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Refineries and the Environment
Some forms of energy are harmful to our environment, where others are not as harmful. We harm our environment by adding pollutants into the air when we transfer energy from one form to another.
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