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Fossil Fuel Consumption Per Capita

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

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Synopsis

In this resource from Our World in Data, students can see a map, chart, and table to compare fossil fuel consumption per capita.
This data for coal, oil, and gas is measured in kilowatt-hours from 1965 to the present.

Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

Students can quickly see which countries are consuming the most with the color-coded map or the chart.
Using the table, students can isolate more data and see exact numbers.

Prerequisites

Learners need to be familiar with the different sources of energy and the economic concept of "per capita."
Students may need the term kilowatt-hours defined.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can make a list of everything they do that uses fossil fuels. Students can also use a calculator to compare the fossil fuels they consume compared to other parts of the world.
Students can look at this data after learning about the effect of fossil fuels on the environment. Teachers can combine this data with the Fossil Fuels and CO2 video and related resources to teach this concept.
After looking at this data, students can research alternative forms of energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels. The Renewable Energy Learning Lab Lessons can help facilitate this research.

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