Fuels

• Chemistry
• Secondary Education
• Age 12,13

Understanding Fossil Fuels and Hydrocarbons 

Topic 12. Organic Chemistry 

21 February 2024

Our Learning Map

Our Learning Map

create a concept map to name the three major fossil fuels

Our Learning Map

create a concept map to name the three major fossil fuels

analyse a video about crude oil (petroleum) and hydrocarbons

Our Learning Map

create a concept map to name the three major fossil fuels

weigh the pros and cons of using fossil fuels in daily life

analyse a video about crude oil (petroleum) and hydrocarbons

Understanding Fossil Fuels and Hydrocarbons 

Topic 12. Organic Chemistry 

21 February 2024

What do you know about fossil fuels? Make a concept map. 

FOSSIL FUELS

What do you know about fossil fuels?

Questions to think about while watching the video.

• What are the 3 main types of fossil fuels?
• What hydrocarbon is the main constituent of natural gas?
• What are hydrocarbons?
• What does petroleum or crude oil contain?

Questions to think about while watching the video.

• What are the 3 main types of fossil fuels?
• What hydrocarbon is the main constituent of natural gas?
• What are hydrocarbons?
• What does petroleum or crude oil contain?

Collaborative Work 4C/E - Kahoot Game

• Goal - Pair up and answer the given questions. Win the game, and you receive extra credits (2).
• Product/Output - Correct answers to the questions.
• Standards - Correct answers.

kahoot.it

Plenary session

Understanding Fossil Fuels and Hydrocarbons 

Topic 12. Organic Chemistry 

21 February 2024

Lesson Key Points

• Definition and examples of fossil fuels
• Identification of methane as the main constituent of natural gas
• Understanding that hydrocarbons contain hydrogen and carbon only
• Recognizing petroleum as a mixture of hydrocarbons