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California Academy of Sciences: Fossil Fuels - Chocolate Chip Mining

The problems with using fossil fuels starts with extraction. In this activity, students “mine” chocolate chips out of cookies to demonstrate the effects mining can have on habitats.

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Science Topics
Climate Change, Energy (Renewable), Fossil Fuels, Geology, Natural Resources, Pollution
K-6, Middle School, Educator
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

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