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Coal Consumption

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This resource includes an interactive map and graphs that show the quantity of coal consumed (measured in Terawatt-hours) in countries around the world since 1900.
It includes commercial solid fuels only: bituminous coal, anthracite (hard coal), lignite, brown (sub-bituminous) coal, and other commercial solid fuels.
The data excludes coal converted to liquid or gaseous fuels but includes coal consumed in transformation processes.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The interactive provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table). Students may choose to view datasets for various geographic locations and time periods.
Related research and data are linked.
The site explains how the data was collected.

Prerequisites

Learners need to be familiar with different sources of energy.
Educator would need time to get familiar with this interactive media and decide on how to implement it with the learners.

Differentiation & Implementation

There are other related interactive maps for other sources of energy.
Can be used to create awareness about one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Middle school teachers can use this resource in combination with the Combating Coal Ash Lesson.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.