Curated OER
California Electricity Crisis
High schoolers study the causes of electricity shortage in California in 2000-2001. In this social studies lesson, students evaluate the effect of the deregulation process. They discuss the actions taken by the government to solve the...
Curated OER
Energy: The U.S. In Crisis?
Learners research and assess past, present, and future decisions related to energy shortages. They evaluate economic, political, and social impacts that led California to its near critical energy situation.
Curated OER
The California Recall Election
Learners identify facts about the structure of the California recall election. They research the history of recall elections throughout the United States. They analyze the positives and negatives of a governor recall election.
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...
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...