Kick off your advanced lesson with these thought-provoking natural gas bell ringers. The prompts encourage high school students to define natural gas and its uses, discuss its environmental pros and cons, and compare its emissions and efficiency to coal and oil. These questions activate prior knowledge and set the stage for a deeper, more technical discussion about this energy source.
In your own words, answer the questions below.
Describe two environmental benefits and two environmental concerns associated with using natural gas.
How does natural gas compare to coal and oil in terms of carbon emissions and energy efficiency?