Knowledge Box

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

TEKS Correlations

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

Knowledge Box Objectives:

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

Workshops Schedule:

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Friday, November 20, 2010

For more information, contact:
Offshore Energy Center
Doris Tomas, Education Director
200 N. Dairy Ashford, Suite 6220
Houston, TX 77079
281-544-2435
oeceducation@aol.com