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Title: TV Documentary on Coal
Level: Primary, Intermediate, Middle School
Time: 2-4 Days (Research - Presentation)
KERA Goals: 1.1, 1.12, 1.13
Objective: Students will display and communicate an overall understanding of information on coal, through outlines, reports and visual aids.

Materials:
1. Homemade television set (cardboard boxes)
2. Paper roll
3. Tape recorder
4. Tapes
5. Resource Books
6. Art Supplies
7. Copy of Evaluation points (below)

Activity:
1. Teacher will divide students into five groups. Each group will contain students having the following strengths: artistic, expressive reading, outlining, legible handwriting and science comprehension.

2. Each group is assigned one of the following topics:
How coal is formed
How coal is mined
How coal is used to create energy
Environmental impact of coal mining
Benefits from coal energy

3. Each group will present a final product to consist of:
An outline of the topic
A narrative written following outline
Two to four illustrations representing narrative; half of the illustrations may be graphs
Tape recording of narrative
List of people in the group and duties

4. Each group will be given a copy of evaluation sheet so they understand how the grading will be done.

5. Duties will be assigned within the group and a group leader will be chosen.

6. Before the presentation: 1) illustrations are glued onto the roll of paper and in the proper sequence; and, 2) each group is given an opportunity to practice.

7. Each group is evaluated on its presentation.

Lesson Evaluation:

1. Were 2 to 4 illustrations drawn? 5 points

2. Was narrative recorded? 5 points

3. Was narrative read expressively? 5 points

4. Did illustrations relate to narrative? 10 points

5. Were illustrations clear? 5 points

6. Was information accurate? 25 points

7. Did presentation represent topic given? 25 points

8. Did the group use group talents well? 10 points

9. Was outline turned in? 5 points

10. Was written narrative turned in? 5 points

Provided by American Coal Foundation