Share of Primary Energy from Fossil Fuels
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 includes a table, chart, and map to demonstrate how much of each country's energy comes from fossil fuels.
- Students can also explore other charts that include this data.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The interface is user-friendly, and students can sort, compare, and isolate data.
- The color key can help students quickly see which countries get a large share of energy from fossil fuels.
Prerequisites
- Students may benefit from understanding the impact of fossil fuels on climate change.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can use this resource to support a lesson about the prevalence of fossil fuels.
- Students can discuss the economic and governmental implications that keep fossil fuels at the forefront in certain countries.
- Students can research France and the reasons for its significant drop in fossil fuel usage.
From the scientist review
The resource visualizes the relative share of energy production from fossil fuel from different countries, although in the map, some countries have missing data for 2019. Datasets have been properly standardized and this resource is suitable for teaching.
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