Coal Classroom

In this section, you can learn a good deal about coal. Or if you want some information and are in a hurry, you could check out some quick facts on coal.

Careers in the Coal Industry may not be what you would expect. This section will provide some valuable information for those considering employment in the coal industry.

For those who are new to the coal or energy industry and may not understand all of the "lingo", check out the Glossary of Terms.

Or, if you want to challenge yourself, try out a Word Game or a Puzzle Game.



Coal Kit Print

Educators, students, or those looking for a good introduction to coal and how it is mined, transported, and used can of the Coal Association's Coal Kit, which includes information modules 1-4, real coal samples, classroom experiments with coal, a coal facts wall chart, and an information sheet on coal mines and electrical generation in Canada. Modules 1 - 4 are also available as a free download

Module 5 - Sustainability is NOW AVAILABLE!

The Teacher's Guide is being completed and will be available soon.

 
The Coal Resource Print

The World Coal Institute offers a fantastic primer on global coal supplies and uses, called The Coal Resource.

This PDF document is also available from the World Coal Institute in French and several other languages.

 


Did You Know?
On a national basis, coal-fired plants are the most important sources of fossil-fuel generated electricity in Canada.
 


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