Gas Reserves
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Science, Geography, Mathematics
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Provided by Our World in Data
What it is
- This resource from Our World in Data includes an interactive map, table, and graphs that show the quantity of gas reserves in countries around the world.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The visualizations offer a quick way to see which countries have high amounts of reserves.
- Students can easily navigate and customize the resource to suit their needs.
Prerequisites
- Students may need natural gas defined. They may also need a reminder that it is a fossil fuel and a nonrenewable resource.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can look at this data in conjunction with Coal Reserves and discuss how long they think it would take to use all of these fossil fuel resources.
- Students can discuss and research fracking and its impacts. The Youth Climate Story: Fracking in Pennsylvania video illustrates the impacts of fracking on the health of nearby communities.
- Social studies students can discuss the economic barriers to stopping the extraction of natural gas and brainstorm and research solutions for a smooth transition away from fossil fuels.
From the scientist review
The resource presents gas commodities in countries where they are found. Natural gas is also common in Nigeria. However, Russia, the USA, and China are major producers of gas globally. This resource is relevant and recommended for students to explore to gain insights into natural gas reserves globally.
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