Science of Natural Gas – Exploring Natural Gas Lab – Teacher

Summary

Teacher guide for a three-station lab walks students through methane formation, hydraulic fracturing permeability, and combustion energy comparison, with a lifecycle concept map as the wrap-up activity. The teacher guide includes full setup instructions, a materials list, safety notes for the open-flame station, procedures for all three stations, and a complete answer key. Designed for high school science and a strong fit for APES Unit 6 or an Earth and Environmental Science energy unit.