CERCA SLIDES
Energy Policy
Which energy policy would make the United States the most environmentally friendly?
In this writing lesson set, students evaluate our nation’s stance on some of the most pressing questions about energy policy including electric cars, fracking, and more.
CERCA Slides by Grade

Grade 3: Power Up
Does the author make a good argument for using renewable forms of energy?(CCSS.RI.3.1-3.4,CCSS.W.3.1)

Grade 4: The Debate: Fossil Fuels vs. Alternative Energy Sources
Which side of the argument about fossil fuels seems stronger? (CCSS.RI.4.1-4.8,CCSS.W.4.2–6)

Grade 5: Wheels of the Future
Should the US encourage the use of Electric and Hybrid cars? (CCSS.RI.5.1-5.8)

Grade 6–8: To Frack or Not To Frack?
Should fracking be used in the United States? (CCSS.RI.6.1-8.6, CCSS.W.6.1-8.1)

Grade 9–10: A bold plan to save the planet turns carbon dioxide into stone
Should the US support CO2 conversion projects in Oman and elsewhere around the world? If yes, how? If not, why not?(CCSS.RI.9-10.8, CCSS.W.9-10.1)
