Fracking and the shale gas revolution Objectives Understand
Fracking and the shale gas revolution
Objectives �Understand what the process of hydraulic fracturing/fracking involves �Consider the pros and cons of fracking �Debate the issue related to North Carolina �Present support or opposition based on your roles
What are some alternatives to coal/oil? �Solar power �Hydroelectricity �Wind power �Nuclear power
Time Magazine, April 11, 2011 Why Shale Can Solve The Energy Crisis
Shale gas �Natural gas trapped within formations of shale rock
North Carolina
Our focus will be on the Durham Sub - Basin Take a look at the NC Department of Natural Resources. Twothirds of Durham County, including Jordan Lake, are in the tracking zone.
Your roles! �According to Progress NC, a liberal-leaning environmental organization, the legislation currently pending has the potential to give energy companies wide leeway to conduct fracking operations throughout the state. �And the gas deposits are dispersed throughout Durham county, raising the possibility of gas extraction in our own backyards.
Roles Period 3 �Citizens – Supporting �Citizens – Opposing �Environmental Activists �Local Business Owners �Energy Development Company 4 (4) (2) (3) (5) (4) (4) (3) (4) � Geologist � CEO � Attorney �Government – Legislators � DNR – geologist, wildlife, air & water (4) (3)
Guidelines � You have been assigned a role – work with your group to research and present evidence for/against fracking in North Carolina � Presentations to the Legislature will be 6 minutes at the beginning of class tomorrow before you take the test (which shouldn’t take any more than 30 minutes) � Legislature – it’s your job to act in the best interest of all parties and arrive at a conclusion regarding fracking in NC – you will need to be aware of all sides of the argument and act accordingly. � Use the wiki for more information and Google search for additional resources to those already linked on the wiki.
Rules �Maximum time to present is 6 minutes! Be prepared! We will go in order presented on the wiki! �NO PUT-DOWNS! �Teams lose 1 point for each interruption. Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is talking. �The legislature will be grading you using a scoring sheet which is linked on the wiki. �I will GRADE the legislature!
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