Energy
TeachableMoment
July 23, 2011
Provides basic information about oil, gas and the U.S.
TeachableMoment
May 5, 2011
Two student readings focus on the reasons for rising gas prices as well as the true social and environmental costs of oil, with discussion questions and an internet inquiry.
TeachableMoment
June 9, 2010
Students discuss the massive BP oil spill and view two short videos as they consider what happened in the gulf, their own consumption of oil, and who should be held responsible for the spill.
TeachableMoment
May 21, 2010
An introduction and three student readings explore the vast BP spill, who is responsible, and problems with the Minerals Management Service.
TeachableMoment
March 29, 2010
Two student readings and discussion questions examine the safety of nuclear energy as well as the wider debate about the pros and cons of nuclear energy.