The Knowledge Box is a free traveling classroom exhibit for students in grades 6-12 showcasing the oil and gas industry through interactive technology, hands-on activities, posters and multimedia presentations. Curriculum in the Knowledge Box is correlated to State and national Standards. After completing a Project E³ Workshop, teachers are eligible to reserve the Knowledge Box for a period up to 30 days for their classroom use.

What’s in the Knowledge Box?

• 7 Posters with Student Activities
• 14 Videos/CDs/DVDs
• 9 Interactive Software Activities
• 5 Pamphlets/Newspapers
• 12 Publications
• 21 Activity/Resource Books
• 5 Stereoscopes
• 6 Posters for Ride the Carbon Cycle Activity
• Geology Demonstration Kit
• Geoblox Petroleum Game
• Drill Bit Models & Pig
• Rock Samples and Oil Sample
• Teacher Binder with Activity & Lab Guides
• Updated TEKS Correlations

The Knowledge Box enables students to:

• Describe the origin of oil and natural gas
• Discuss the importance of petroleum in our lives
• Evaluate the economic and environmental impact/issues of fossil fuels
• Understand the economic significance of the petroleum industry
• List everyday objects made from petroleum

Knowledge Box Development sponsored by American Association of Drilling Engineers in conjunction with the Offshore Energy Center.

Workshop Registration Form

For more information, contact:
Offshore Energy Center
Doris Tomas, Education Director
200 N. Dairy Ashford, Suite 4119
Houston, TX 77079
281.544.2435
dtomas@oceanstaroec.com