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The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Provide your class with a context and series of events that has led to the conflict in the Middle East. They read 4 separate passages and answer 1 critical thinking question for each. Four more questions are posed at the bottom of the...
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World Oil Reserves: Assignment
Understanding and analyzing data is a critical skill. Included here are three worksheets a list of countries with the largest oil reserves, a graph of the same, and an assignment. The class uses their data to create a bar chart then...
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Energy Crisis: Then and Now
Using political cartoons, scholars analyze the energy crisis of the 1970s and '80s, comparing and contrasting it to current tensions with oil. Display the 6 cartoons (linked) to the class, and demonstrate analysis using the worksheet...
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The Powers That Be
Students investigate past energy legislation, then write letters to Congress from the perspective of citizens trying to influence the original passage of these bills. Each small group does their research using a website imbedded in this...
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WWJD: What Would Jimmy Do?
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this 1973 oil crisis activity, students research details regarding President Carter's policies regarding the oil crisis that produced a scarcity of...
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The 1970s in America
In this 1970s worksheet, 9th graders answer ten questions with a word or phrase, decide which event (in three different pairs) occurred first, then link two groups of words together by writing what they share in common.
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OPEC and the Energy Crisis
Learners color the Middle East Nations of OPEC on outline maps. They discuss and watch a video about the United States reliance on oil producing nations of the Middle East. They participate in a discussion of the problems of the gas...
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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Pupils investigate the global importance of the African and Asian countries that export petroleum. They access the OPEC website and research this organization. They answer questions and write an essay about alternative energy sources.
US Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration: The 1973 Oil Embargo
The Energy Information Administration provides a short summary of the energy crisis of 1973 and a slide show with charts of oil and energy prices, production, and usage since the crisis.
Other
Opec Official Site: Homepage
The official homepage of OPEC that provides information about the organization and its members.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats
One of the most controversial presidents since Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, learn more than just the basic facts in this article about Richard M. Nixon's presidency.
Other
Opec: History of Opec
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its member countries. It works to stabilize oil markets around the world. Find out when and how OPEC was created in this look back...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Economy of Kuwait
A thorough look at the economy of Kuwait. It describes Kuwait's recovery after the first Gulf War and how the country uses its vast oil revenues.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Qatar: Economy
As Qatar's economy is based on oil, this article discusses the role petroleum products play throughout the fabric of the country. Information is from Background Notes from the U.S. State Department. Current to 2007.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sudan: Economy
Read about Sudan's economy and the diversification of that economy. Current information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Sickened Economy
The U.S. economy in the 1970s staggered and fell in the 1970s. Read about the reasons for the depressed economy marked by high inflation and high unemployment.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Oil in the Middle East and Africa
Students develop and express claims through discussion and writing which examine the importance of oil and water to the success and survival of the Middle East and North Africa.
Digital History
Digital History: Oil Embargo
This site has an overview of the causes of the 1970s energy and oil crisis.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Current Middle Eastern Conflicts Quiz (1)
Chose the correct answer in this 12-question multiple choice quiz to test your comprehension of current Middle East conflicts. Test score is immediately updated.
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Official Paul Krugman Web Page: The Energy Crisis Revisited
Analysis of the energy crisis of the 70s. An oil chart to illustrate the supply and demand curve.
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Official Paul Krugman Web Page: The Energy Crisis Revisited
Analysis of the energy crisis of the 70s. An oil chart to illustrate the supply and demand curve.