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Home Home TIGed Activities Database Oil Sands: The Case for Caution

Oil Sands: The Case for Caution [edit]
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Created by:
Saskatchewan Environmental Society (see all activities by this organization)

Level:
• Intermediate / Middle
• Secondary

Views: 463

Subjects:
• Science
• Economics
• Social Studies
• Environmental Studies

Topics:
• Energy Generation
• Energy Use and Conservation

Web Pages Used:
• video- Oil Sands: The Case for Caution
• power point presentation - Oil Sands: The Case for Caution
• script- Oil Sands: The Case for Caution
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Oil Sands: The Case For Caution provides an overview of the two main processes involved in extracting oil from the oil/tar sands - surface or "in situ" extraction. It presents some of the environmental issues related to extraction, the impact on wildlife, watersheds, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. Included in the materials are a power point presentation with teacher script, and a version of the power point with voice over.



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Time Required:
The video is 13.40 minutes
Viewing the power point with teacher/student discussion of the script - 30 minutes

Process:
Present the video.
View the power point presentation using the script and discuss.