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What could be the lesson objectives? . Lesson objectives: To examine the environmental impacts of the increased demand for and production of oil. [From Global Interactions] To be able to discuss the environmental consequences of increasing international demand for oil (one raw material).
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Lesson objectives: To examine the environmental impacts of the increased demand for and production of oil.[From Global Interactions] To be able to discuss the environmental consequences of increasing international demand for oil (one raw material).
What is the connection? Oil Plastic Radioactivity
At which stage could environmental impacts take place? Where could geopolitical impacts take place? Examples? Oil Upstream: Exploration Production Downstream: refining processing distribution marketing Consumption
Unconventional oil?examine the environmental impacts of the increased demand for and production of oil. What are oil sands? What is the relationship between increased oil demands and increased production of oil sands? http://oilsands.alberta.ca/ Alberta oil sands Location: Quantities:
Resources to use: Groups of 3 • http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/may/19/tar-sands-exploitation-climate-scientist • http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/03/canadian-oil-sands/kunzig-text/4 • http://oilsands.alberta.ca/resource.html
Do you think there is a link between increased oil production and increased carbon dioxide concentrations? • Explain? • How do you know?
Discuss the links between this issue and increased oil demand