Lignite Energy Council


	Lesson Plans The following lesson plans can be downloaded:

	Coal Unit: Lignite in North Dakota (Grades 3-4)
	A comprehensive lesson plan with exercises and activities, including the Coal Counties Tour Game. Developed by Maxine Buchholz, Lehr School, Lehr, ND (41 pages).
	ND's Lignite Industry (Junior High North Dakota Studies)
	A comprehensive lesson plan providing an overview of the lignite industry, including coal mining and use, economic impact and historical background. Includes tests and classroom activities. Developed by Alice Nix, Century High School, Bismarck, ND (38 pages).
	Mining North Dakota Lignite (Junior High Earth Science)
	Exercises demonstrate how geologists explore for coal and how they determine the amount of coal needed to operate a power plant. Includes a test. Developed by Mike Burton, Discover Jr. High School, Fargo, ND (10 pages).
	The Economics of North Dakota Lignite (High School Social Studies)
	Provides a detailed look at North Dakota's lignite industry and the effect the industry has on North Dakota's economy. Includes classroom activities and a test. Developed by Jeff Beck, Magic City Campus, Minot, ND (29 pages).
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