Lesson Plan: What's the Deal With Fossil Fuels?

Most energy in the United States is produced by coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Petroleum is also made into a lot of everyday items, from toothpaste to laptops. It seems like fossil fuels are important to us, so what's the problem? This case study takes a closer look at fossil fuels and includes a video, discussion questions and closer reading, as well as vocabulary used when discussing this topic.