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Coal Reserves

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

Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This data resource from Our World in Data includes an interactive map, chart, and graphs that show the quantity of coal reserves in countries around the world.
The data is measured in tonnes.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

Our World in Data updates the resource annually.
The resource includes many opportunities for customizing the data seen, allowing students to zoom in on information that is relevant to them.

Prerequisites

Students should understand that coal is a fossil fuel and a nonrenewable resource.

Differentiation & Implementation

The video What If We Burned All the Fossil Fuels? is a relevant addition as students see how much coal we have left.
Students can discuss the health impacts of using coal for energy production as they analyze this data.
Social studies classes can discuss the topic of environmental justice by analyzing this data, listening to the Youth Climate Story: Coal Ash in North Carolina and also completing the “Belleville” Coal Ash Dumping activity.

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Resource Type and Format

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