Got Gas

This interdisciplinary high school lesson set integrates mathematics, sustainability, and energy economics through three connected activities: (1) calculating “miles per dollar” as an alternative fuel-efficiency metric, (2) modeling local transportation distances using coordinate geometry and linear equations, and (3) analyzing oil supply and demand trends using scatter plots, lines of best fit, and systems of equations. Students apply algebra, graphing, and critical thinking to understand how fuel prices, transportation choices, and global oil markets affect consumer behavior and environmental impact.

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