Student teams will work together both inside and outside the classroom to complete a “GooseChase” scavenger hunt.  Students will demonstrate mastery of the principles of supply and demand.

The class forms a "Presidential Task Force" for a week, empowered by the president to find answers and make recommendations concerning the future of the national power grid. Task force members conduct daily debriefings with their research team and prepare a report and presentation of their findings for the president, using an actual policy document as a guide. Although this activity is geared towards fifth-grade and older students and Internet research capabilities are required, some portions may be appropriate for younger students.

This resource supports English language development for English language learners. This lesson plan teaches students about the implications of depleted oil resources on the world. Students complete vocabulary, reading comprehension, and collaborative activities in this lesson. Students will read, write, listen, and speak English in this lesson.