Because green energy, like wind and solar, is intermittent, storing the energy for later use is important. Penn State scientists found that taking advantage of natural geothermal heat in depleted oil and gas wells can improve the efficiency of one proposed storage solution — compressed-air energy storage.
This lesson demonstrates how scientists analyze microfossil (foraminifera) data to interpret climate change through geologic history. Data-driven activities can help students enhance their critical thinking …
This activity examines carbon dioxide emissions related to fossil fuel consumption. Students will use data from the Statistical Review of World Energy, an industry benchmark …
During this hands-on activity, students will simulate hydraulic fracturing of a well to visualize how rocks can fracture when fluids are injected at high pressure. …
This activity simulates the natural formation of layered rock sequences from various sedimentary particles. By understanding the environments that lead to the creation of different …
This activity provides students with a simple and effective way to visualize permeability. It allows them to evaluate how the composition of soil and rock …
This analog activity presents students with an opportunity to apply relative vs. absolute age-dating techniques to the ages of people. In addition, students will look …
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