Decision Making Lesson Plans

The following are designed to be stand-alone lesson plans and are not meant to be used in any particular
order.

• Debate: Walks students through a traditional debate using sample debate statements on climate, energy, and environment.
• Marcellus Shale: Who Pays?: Students will evaluate news sources to develop a working definition of a "bad incident," know when one has occurred, and try to assign responsibility for the action. They should recognize that determining who is at fault isn't always straightforward.
• The Supply and Demand Game – Carbon Tax & Cap and Trade: Students will learn about the law of supply and demand as it applies to a carbon tax and cap and trade through a fun, fast-paced game.
• Understanding Electricity Mix Tradeoffs 1: Students will use an interactive computer tool to create a low-carbon energy mix. This exercise illustrates the tradeoffs between different energy sources, highlighting that there is no one silver bullet as an answer.
• Understanding Electricity Mix Tradeoffs 2: Students will use an interactive computer tool to solve the need for more power plants in Pennsylvania. This exercise illustrates the tradeoffs between different energy sources, highlighting that there is no one silver bullet as an answer.