At the end, try to draft a bill for Congress stating an energy policy for the nation. To understand energy it is important to look at the ways we use energy, and what kinds. In teams, search the ads in the newspaper for 10 items that require power. List them and write next to each what kind of power it uses and how we get it. Discuss choices as a class.
Stocks are shares of ownership in a business that people can buy.
Energy stocks are very valuable right now. Find three in the stock tables in the business section. Track them for a week. Electricity blackouts affect everyone. Look at a photo of a scene in today's newspaper.