Journey 1 - Early Oil

Oil Time Period: 3000 BC - 1850

Here is a picture of the first part of the timeline. Think about which part interests you.

Here are some questions to prompt your thinking…

3000BC

How did the Chinese and Egyptians get oil out of the ground?

How did they use petroleum to light their homes?

Did the Egyptians use it any other way?

1847

How was oil drilled in Baku City?

Who found the Oil there?

Why was this place chosen?

1850

How did the oil business begin in 1850?

Who was first involved in the 1850’s?

Where was the oil industry located in the 1850’s?

Which time period have you picked?

3000BC
32
1847
62
1850
40
Total 134

You have already voted.


For this challenge choose one of the dates and research it. You could present your learning in any of the ways below.

  • Write a non chronological report
  • Be a reporter and video yourself.
  • Mind Map the information you find
  • Make a model to show the first oil drilling system.
  • Interview someone from the date you choose
  • Create a TV show for the history museum to educate children.
  • Create a newspaper article e.g. The Egyptian Times
  • If you have another idea that you think works just ask your teacher.

How will present your learning?

Write a non chronological report
18
Be a reporter and video yourself.
11
Mind Map the information you find.
28
Interview someone from the date you choose
5
Create a TV show for the history museum to educate children.
5
Create a newspaper article e.g. The Egyptian Times
9
I've thought of my own idea
42
Total 118

You have already voted.


Your learning should be uploaded via the link below when complete. You have two weeks to complete the first challenge. 

Deadline: 20th May 2016

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