Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Developing on Coal
Summary
This lesson page brings together every piece of the Developing on Coal packet in one place: a bell ringer, a video case study from Vietnam, a vocabulary and quiz starter pack, a coal consumption data set, a hands-on development simulation, an exit ticket, and full teacher instructions with an answer key. Together they walk students from warm-up through assessment on how coal has shaped industrialization and continues to drive economic growth in developing nations today. Built for a high school Earth or Environmental Science energy unit.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on coal development to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz.
Data Set
Analyze coal consumption trends in developed countries and developing countries over time.
Lab - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide for setup instructions, event ideas, country cards, investment rules, and synthesis questions for the student simulation.
Lab - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to investigate coal boom periods across countries and model how energy access can drive development.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Developing on Coal lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Developing on Coal lesson.
Downloadables