Black Nuggets-Coal
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Science | |
| Author | Jeanne Scott-Brewster, Judy Smith, Helen B. Curry
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| Description | This unit is a compact study of coal that can be easily adapted to any
grade level. The unit encompasses the following topics of study: coal formation, types of coal, types of mining, terminology associated with coal and coal mining, the coal miner, and the history of coal. Students will learn more about their heritage and the influences of coal upon their everyday lives. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Computer with internet connection, LCD data projector, Digital Camera, Diskettes, Printer, Microsoft Office 2000 (Power Point, Word, Excel), Power Point Presentation, Coal Country Software, Video Camera and supplies,
Videos (All About Coal, History of WV, The Rock That Burns) | |
| Grade Level | 5 | |
| National Standards | Language Arts
4. Students will gather and use information for research purposes. 5. Students use the general skills and strategies of the reading process. 7. Students use reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts. 8. Students use listening and speaking strategies for different purposes. Math 1. Students use a variety of strategies in the problem solving process. 6. Students understand and apply basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis. 9. Students understand the general nature and uses of mathematics. Geography 14. Students understand how human actions modify the physical environment. 15. Students understand how physical systems affect human systems. 16. Students understand how the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution and importance of resources. 18. Students understand global development and environmental issues. Behavioral Studies 4. Students understand conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among individuals, groups, and institutions. Technology 1. Students know the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems. 2. Students know the characteristics and uses of computer software programs. 3. Students understand the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual. 6. Students understand the nature and uses of different forms of technology. | |
| Keywords | coal, surface mining, deep mining, coal miner, scrip, bituminous | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Black Nuggets-Coal
Lesson 1: In the Beginning Lesson 2: I.D. Please (Types of Coal) Lesson 3: This is Your Life (Oral History of the Coal Miner) Lesson 4: Surface Mining Lesson 5: Deep Mining Leeson 6: Grand Finale (Field Trip) | |
| References | American Coal Foundation
WV Coal Association Illinois Department of Energy King Coal by Stan Cohen The Rock That Burns Video The History of WV Video by WNPB Coal Country Software American Electric Power Videos | |
| English IGO or CSO | 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.13, 5.14, 5.33, 5.36, 5.46, 5.52, 5.61, 5.62 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 5.23, 5.26, 5.36 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | 5.10, 5.14, 5.17, 5.19, 5.25, 5.27 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 5.7, 5.10, 5.12, 5.30, 5.48, 5.56 | |