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

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 12, 2008 Saturday, February 16, 2008 Saturday, March 29, 2008 Saturday, April 12, 2008

Saturday, May 3, 2008 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Tuesday, August 12, 2008