Identifying uses of coal products in Coal and Petroleum – Class 8 Science Experiment

Chapter Name: Coal and Petroleum

Activity Name: Identifying uses of coal products in Coal and Petroleum

Activity Description:

In this activity, students are tasked with listing out the uses of coal products based on Figure-3 as a reference. They are encouraged to engage in discussions with elders and friends to gather additional information about the various applications of coal products.

Required Items:

1. Figure-3, pen, paper

Step by Step Procedure:

1. Begin by examining Figure-3, which presumably illustrates various coal products.
2. Conduct discussions with elders and friends to gather information about the different uses of coal products.
3. Create Table 5 in your notebook, with two columns: “Coal Product” and “Uses.”
4. As you gather information, fill in the table with the name of the coal product and its respective uses.
5. Try to collect as much information as possible to have a comprehensive list of coal product applications.
6. If needed, use additional resources for research to supplement your findings.

Experiment Observations:

• Students will observe Figure-3 and identify various coal products.
• They will engage in discussions with elders and friends to collect information about the uses of coal products.
• Table 5 will be populated with the name of coal products and their corresponding applications.

Note down your observations in table format:

Precautions:

• While conducting discussions with others, ensure to respect their opinions and perspectives.
• Verify information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
• Handle any additional resources used for research with care.

Lesson Learnt from Experiment:

Through this experiment, students will learn about the diverse uses of coal products, gaining insights into the significance of coal as a natural resource and its applications in various industries and daily life.