1. Module 5

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Module 5 Lesson 1

Module 5—Hydrocarbons and the Petroleum Industry

Reflect and Connect

 

As you are approaching the end of your high school education, you may have begun to consider your career options. Many businesses and occupations in Alberta have been able to grow due to involvement either directly in or supporting the petroleum industry. Are any of the career options you are considering related to the petroleum industry?

 

Module 5: Lesson 1 Assignment

 

Retrieve your copy of the Module 5: Lesson 1 Assignment that you saved to your computer earlier in this lesson. Complete the Assignment and save it in your course folder. You will receive information later in the lesson on when to submit your work to your teacher.

 

Reflect on the Big Picture

 

Oil sands development is a hot topic these days. Alberta’s largest oil sands deposit is located around Fort McMurray. The Fort McMurray deposit is estimated to have vast hydrocarbon reserves. Development of these oil sands requires a large financial investment.

 

View the video “The Alberta Oil Sands: A World of Opportunity” to see how the Government of Alberta is promoting the potential of the oil sands and investment in developing this natural resource. The video has been split into two parts. When Part 1 ends, view Part 2.


Part 1


Part 2

 

Module 5: Lesson 1 Assignment

 

Submit your completed Module 5: Lesson 1 Assignment to your teacher.