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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Epa History: Epa's Position on the Energy Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an EPA position paper written in January 1974 about the Environmental Protection Agency's position on the American energy crisis. The paper gives the roots of the problems of the energy crisis, the impact of the U.S.'s...
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US Energy Information Administration

Energy Information Administration: The 1973 Oil Embargo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Systems and Solutions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
The Energy Systems and Solutions unit brings students through the exploration of science and engineering concepts as they relate to energy issues in everyday life. Issues surrounding energy production and energy consumption provide a...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Jimmy Carter: "A Crisis of Confidence"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a speech by Jimmy Carter addressing the country about uniting the country to solve the Engergy Crisis on delivered July 15, 1979. It is offered in YouTube video, mp3 audio, and text [4:16].
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Other

Presidential Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Energy Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Biofuels: Energy for Your Future [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can read this full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses how biofuels could be the energy of the future, and meet all our energy needs.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Exploring Alternative Energy Sources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Calculate the increased cost of heating homes and fueling cars since the energy crisis. Investigate alternative renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that can be used to decrease Americans' dependency on fossil fuels.
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Other

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Energy Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine if gas stations were closed on weekends and you could only buy gas on even or odd days depending on your license plate number. This was the crisis the country faced in 1973 due to an oil crisis in the Middle East. Understand...
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US Energy Information Administration

Energy Information Administration: Country Analysis Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains briefs with a narrative section, a map showing the country's location, and a section listing pertinent economic and energy data for every country in the world of interest to energy policy makers.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Energy Crises of the 1970s

For Students 9th - 10th
The energy crises in the 1970s had several causes and many effects. See how the groundwork for the crises was laid long before the crises became apparent.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Increased Rolling Blackouts in California

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of recession and the costs of gas on the decline, many worry that the search for new forms of energy will be put on hold. Read and discuss as a class these concerns. October 24, 2008
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Yale University

Yale Environment 360: Examining the Missteps in Japan's Nuclear Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An expert on nuclear energy, Michael W. Golay, provides information on the failures that led to the Fukushima nuclear power plant crisis after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (Published March 18, 2011)
Handout
Other

Wuppertal Institute: Towards a Global Energy Transformation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This study analyzes the deepening crisis in the availability of global energy resources and looks at ways to transform how we produce and use energy in order to create a sustainable development model. They state that "Socially just and...
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Curated OER

Official Paul Krugman Web Page: The Energy Crisis Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
Analysis of the energy crisis of the 70s. An oil chart to illustrate the supply and demand curve.
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Curated OER

Official Paul Krugman Web Page: The Energy Crisis Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
Analysis of the energy crisis of the 70s. An oil chart to illustrate the supply and demand curve.
Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Sustainability

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how sustainability plays a role in the goal of global energy efficiency.
PPT
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy's Grand Challenges

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the global challenge of oil dependency, and the role that petroleum plays in this crisis.
eBook
Other

Opec Official Site: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of OPEC that provides information about the organization and its members.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Senate Reacts to Gas Prices

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Digital History

Digital History: Oil Embargo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an overview of the causes of the 1970s energy and oil crisis.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Workers Adjust Habits to Save on Gas Costs

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the impact on higher gas costs on workers and companies.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Programming Nanor Gs in a Virtual World

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine yourself as a software engineer, a decade and a half from now. You are called upon to help solve the world energy crisis by programming nano-organisms (NANORGs) to extract energy from industrial sludge. Your program must be small...

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