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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: Teaching About Gas Tax

For Students 9th - 10th
Students use multi-media materials to learn about tax on gas and then participate in classroom deliberations about whether or not the government should raise tax on gas to fund federal highway projects. Includes lesson plans and all...
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Gas and Diesel Taxes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will evaluate whether federal tax on gas and diesel fuels should stay the same or increase based on data researched and write persuasive letters to their local papers and legislators urging them to take their stance.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: What Should Be Done About Oil and Gas Royalties?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Engage the classroom in studying about oil and gas royalties paid to the government, in some cases not paid, with resources drawn from leased land paid for by the government. Take research results and contact state and federal government...