Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Recount their knowledge of natural resources and articulate their understanding of the multi-faceted debate that surrounds drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Who Know Their Pockets Are Lined With Oil. Research drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge through the eyes of a stakeholder in the debate. Articulate their feelings about drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Students share their answers.
Divide students into pairs, listed below. Each pair will assume the roles of stakeholders in the debate on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Students should conduct their research with the intent of presenting their points of view to a Congressional Committee. Within each pair, unless noted, students may have divergent opinions on drilling. Students should research the Bush plan from a political, economic, and quality of life standpoint, and prepare to present reasons to drill to their colleagues in the House and Senate.