Curated OER
Percentages Level 2
In this math learning exercise, students solve the word problems in order to solve the problems using percentages. They apply the percent proportion.
Curated OER
How Much Does it Cost to Light Your School?
Students explore the cost of electricity used to light their classrooms. They compute the cost of electricity as well as the number of kilowatt hours of electricity used during the school year. Students compute the number of tons of coal...
Youngzine
Youngzine: Week of 10 22 12: High Gas Prices in California
Californians have been hit by high gas prices at the pump. But the rest of the U.S seems to be doing alright. A fascinating look at supply and demand, and what makes California's situation unique. [2:00]
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Senate Reacts to Gas Prices
In the wake of rising gas prices and oil company profits, the Senate reacts with proposals to help consumers. There is also a discussion between experts about gas prices, profits, solutions, etc. Transcripts, audio and video of reports...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: What's Behind High Gas Prices?
A concise and interesting Q&A article about gas prices, profits, etc.
USA Today
Usa Today: Across Usa, Anger Building Over Gas
Article from May, 2006, goes across the country to get responses to the rising gas prices. There are also poll results and a photo slideshow that accompanies this article.
CBS
Cbs News: Calif. Demands Answers on Oil Prices
News article chronicles the Attorney General of California's investigation into oil prices. Also included with this article are video reports, interactive activities such as state-by-state gas prices, things motorists should know, photo...
CBS
Cbs News Polls: Gas Prices, Iraq Weigh Down Bush
May, 2006, poll results of President George W. Bush's approval rating.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Rising Gas Prices Compounding and Inflation
In this task, students explore exponential models in the context of a real-world problem. Students learn about price inflation for a single commodity and are introduced to the Consumer Price Index for measuring the inflation of a body of...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction
In a February, 2006, report, NewsHour presents a discussion of George W. Bush's energy policy, rising gas prices, alternative energy sources, etc. Transcript, audio and video of report are available.
USA Today
Usa Today: Workers Adjust Habits to Save on Gas Costs
This article focuses on the impact on higher gas costs on workers and companies.
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.
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
Mapquest
Find website allows you to get step-by-step walking or driving directions to your destination and to avoid traffic with optimized routes. It will also give you information about hotels, food, gas, shopping, etc. along the route or nearby.
CNN
Cnn: Increased Rolling Blackouts in California
One of the major items on Bush's agenda, the energy crisis, is examined in detail in this CNN exclusive. Explore the issues of the crisis, the debate surrounding the crisis, the facts and figures, and the major components of Bush's...
Other
Presidential Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Energy Policy
President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: We're Number 1!
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the not-so-well known Benford's Law, which helps identify random number sets that may have been fabricated. Students learn about Benford's Law by exploring...
Digital History
Digital History: Oil Embargo
This site has an overview of the causes of the 1970s energy and oil crisis.
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