Curated OER
Cartoons for the Classroom: Campaigns and Gas Pains
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Curated OER
Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, Gas Pains...Again
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the increase in gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Curated OER
Over a Barrel
Students examine oil reliance in Britain and around the world. In this oil crisis lesson, students discuss how oil is produced and consider the supply left in the world. Students also examine the influences of oil prices and discover the...
Curated OER
It's Gas, Gas, Gas
Students examine America's dependence on oil. They read an article, research how gas prices are established, and create and conduct a survey regarding people's knowledge of gas and gas prices.
Other
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Counting on Gasoline [Pdf]
In this teaching resource for Grades 8 to 12, students develop an understanding of how gas prices are calculated, applying their Math skills in ratio, percent, data analysis, etc. to real life scenarios.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Exploring Alternative Energy Sources
Calculate the increased cost of heating homes and fueling cars since the energy crisis. Investigate alternative renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that can be used to decrease Americans' dependency on fossil fuels.