Chapter 11
The Pivotal Role of Natural Gas
Goals
- Explain where natural gas comes from and the process that creates it.
- Define renewable natural gas and describe how it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- List and describe the main components of the natural gas system —from source to end use — and their function.
- Discuss some of the ways energy companies are modernizing the natural gas system.
CTE Energy & Natural Resources Career Subcluster
Clean & Alternative Energy
Resource Extraction
Utilities
Activities
Unit Plan: Electrify Everything!
This collection includes 5 90 min. activities: Understanding the U.S. Electrical Grid, Modernizing the Grid, Electrify Your Home, Electrify Your School, and Advocate to Electrify.
90 min.
Free
NEED Energy Sources
Free downloadable curricula and infobooks on energy sources. These resources cover all grade levels.
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Free
NEED Natural Gas
Free downloadable curricula and infobooks on natural gas. These resources cover all grade levels.
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Energy Safe Leaders Teachers Resources
This curriculum has a variety of lessons cultivating energy literacy by promoting of the safe and wise use of electricity and natural gas.
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Goals
- Describe the important role natural gas plays in maintaining a reliable power grid.
- Explain the basic operation of a natural gas combined-cycle power plant.
- Discuss how natural gas contributes to a cleaner energy system and supports the expansion of renewable energy.
CTE Energy & Natural Resources Career Subcluster
Clean & Alternative Energy
Utilities
Activities
Unit Plan: Electrify Everything!
This collection includes 5 90 min. activities: Understanding the U.S. Electrical Grid, Modernizing the Grid, Electrify Your Home, Electrify Your School, and Advocate to Electrify.
90 min.
Free
NEED Energy Sources
Free downloadable curricula and infobooks on energy sources. These resources cover all grade levels.
Varies
Free
NEED Natural Gas
Free downloadable curricula and infobooks on natural gas. These resources cover all grade levels.
Varies
Free
Energy Safe Leaders Teachers Resources
This curriculum has a variety of lessons cultivating energy literacy by promoting of the safe and wise use of electricity and natural gas.
Varies
Free