Curated OER
Green House Effect
Young scholars read about the green house effect and how our environment is deteriorating and what we can do to help it. In this green house effect lesson plan, students conduct a home and school energy audit, and create a rap.
Curated OER
Balanced Meals
Fifth graders explore the importance of eating a balanced meal. They observe a video of people suffering from malnutrition, eating disorders, and obesity. They plan a balanced lunch menu for a week.
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.
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.
Yale University
Yale Environment 360: Examining the Missteps in Japan's Nuclear Crisis
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)
CBS
Cbs News Polls: Gas Prices, Iraq Weigh Down Bush
May, 2006, poll results of President George W. Bush's approval rating.