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This lesson plan from the Pennsylvania Geological Survey provides an overview of the processes used to extract natural gas from shale gas reservoirs like the Marcellus shale. A detailed outline is provided for instructors to structure a lecture with. Some of the specific topic areas covered include the Marcellus drilling process, Marcellus well completions and water management. This material is intended for high-school age and older students, and the lecture should take one 45 minute class period to complete. This document may be downloaded in PDF file format.
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