Oil & Natural Gas

Summer 2010 Classes FUTURES IN ENERGY* (Grades 7-12) CT09126-10D 2 semester-level re-licensure credits Dates: June 14-18 Location: Pinedale, Wyoming Time: 8:00am-5:00pm daily. Some flexibility of these times around field trips. Instructor: TBA Course Coordinator: Linda D'Epagnier, email: ldepagni@mines.edu; phone: 303/273-3886 Tuition Fee: $90 payable upon registration online. This module teaches basic earth science concepts through the exploration of hydrocarbons.  The hands-on activities use real data from industry, and follow a problem-solving approach.  In addition, the module integrates science, mathematics, geography, economics, and social studies into a high interest topic.  Through the teacher resource kit, which includes a core sample, oil samples, maps, electric logs, and seismic sections, students learn about a relevant energy source.  The "Gushers 'n Dusters" simulation game gives the participants an opportunity to see the economics of the oil industry as banks, oil companies, and drilling companies negotiate and do business. This course is aligned to the National Science Education Standards. This course is sponsored by the Petroleum Technology Transfer Council at the Colorado School of Mines. Register *This is the Denver Earth Science Project's "Oil & Gas Exploration" module, slightly modified with additional field trips.   Back to DESP Home Page