How the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Works

Positives

• This article contains a wealth of information about many facets of the American oil and gas industry.
• The article utilizes several text structures and features and will enhance student understanding and comprehension.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be able to read several types of charts and graphs. 
  

Differentiation

• Connections can be made in math classes using real-world data to inform their calculations or discussing data analysis and graphs.
• Before reading, use the question subheadings on the left side of the page as a guide. Post each question around the room and have students jot down answers to each of the questions then circulate to read the responses and discuss.
• After reading, have students discuss solutions and issues that may be of top importance to address climate change swiftly.
• Social studies classes can discuss ways to address climate change and a conversion away from fossil fuels in a just manner.