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Are you looking for exciting materials to cover the topic of petroleum in your lessons? Then you've come to the right place! This material package will take you and your students on a fascinating journey. Together, you'll discover how a colorful Lego minifigure is created from "black gold." This comprehensive material offers you:

  • A clear introduction to the raw material petroleum and its global importance.
  • The fascinating story of the origin of petroleum – from tiny living organisms to the "black gold" deep in the earth.
  • A look at history: How people used petroleum in the past and what role it plays today.
  • The complex methods of oil extraction, including modern techniques such as fracking and their challenges.
  • The long journey of crude oil: How it is transported, refined and processed into various products.
  • Interactive tasks, gap-fill exercises and drawing tasks that reinforce and deepen what has been learned.
  • QR codes linking to additional media (films, maps) that make lessons more engaging.

With this material package, your students will acquire or improve the following skills:

  • They understand the origin and global importance of petroleum as a non-renewable resource.
  • They can explain the different steps of oil extraction, transport, and processing.
  • They learn about the historical and modern applications of petroleum and are able to classify them.
  • They critically examine the ecological and social impacts of oil production, especially fracking.
  • They recognize the connection between petroleum and the production of plastics, such as those found in everyday objects and toys.
  • They improve their skills in researching and presenting information through the use of digital media.

NMG Booklet: Petroleum

CHF10.90Price
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