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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Petroleum Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Labor provides much information on the career of a petroleum engineer. Includes nature of the work, earnings, employment, outlook, and more.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Petroleum Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
A career in petroleum engineering can take many paths. This profile from Science Buddies explains the education requirements and what the job could entail. You can read some interviews with people who are petroleum engineers, and watch a...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Petroleum Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a complete description of the petroleum engineering career field, including nature of work, outlook, and earnings.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Seismic Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the process of seismic imaging which is used in conjunction with hydraulic fracturing.
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Activity
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Petroleum Ponder

For Teachers 1st - 5th
What materials are made from petroleum? The object of Petroleum Ponder is for each team to correctly identify as many items as possible that are made from petroleum in their Petroleum Ponder box. In a relay fashion, each team member will...
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PPT
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Petroleum Engineering Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
This PowerPoint illustrates the importance and history of petroleum and it uses as well as the careers that are associated with it.