U.S. Energy Issues Debate – Teacher Guide

Summary

Students debate real U.S. energy policy questions covering everything from fossil fuels and pipelines to nuclear, hydroelectric, and offshore wind, using a structured two-part research and debate format. The teacher guide includes debate question suggestions, a step-by-step debate flow, ground rules, and an optional letter-writing extension. Works across high school science, social studies, or CTE courses where teachers want to connect energy content to current policy conversations.