U.S. Energy Issues Debate

Summary

Students research and debate real U.S. energy policy questions covering fossil fuels, nuclear power, hydroelectric, offshore wind, and more in this structured multi-part lesson. The package includes a teacher guide with debate question suggestions, a step-by-step debate flow and ground rules, a printable student debate planner, and an optional letter-writing extension. Built for high school science and social studies courses where teachers want students to connect energy knowledge to current policy decisions.

Activities
Teacher Guide

This comprehensive U.S. energy issues debate teacher guide provides a complete overview of the multi-part activity.

Handout

A printable debate planner handout for students.

Downloadables
Economics Environment Fossil Fuels Justice
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