Hydraulic Fracturing – Bell Ringer
Summary
Three bell ringers to choose from that have students think about hydraulic fracturing before instruction begins, starting with a simple drawing or sentence and building to a structured analysis of the process, its benefits, and environmental challenges. The tiered format makes it easy to differentiate across a class or use across course levels. Works as a quick warmup for any high school energy unit, including APES.
What do you think hydraulic fracturing is? Draw a picture or write a sentence about how it helps get energy from underground.
Explain in your own words how hydraulic fracturing works. Why do you think it has become an important way to obtain natural gas?
Describe the hydraulic fracturing process and discuss its key benefits and environmental challenges.
