Webliography

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Oil

US Department of Energy
eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/oil.html

Energy Kids Page, from the U.S. Department of Energy, explains oil.

Oil in the Sea
oils.gpa.unep.org/kids/kids.htm
The Global Oil Pollution Information Gateway produced these highly informative Kids Pages on Oil in the Sea.

CA Department of Conservation
conservation.ca.gov/dog/kids_teachers/Pages/Kids%20and%20Educators.aspx
California's Department of Conservation this interesting page on oil, gas and geothermal fuels.

Science News
sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/59809/title/FOR_KIDS_The_oily_Gulf
Excellent straight-forward explanation of the Deepwater Horizon spill, by Stephen Ornes for Science News.

Oil Spill In the News
parentatthehelm.com/resources-aplenty/deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-resources/
Resources on the spill from Parent at the Helm, which empowers "parents with the news and information you need for informed decisions about your children's educational and life success. Homeschooling, unschooling, public and private school parents and teachers will all find valuable knowledge to help in your important role as Parent at the Helm."

Cool Projects
gulfallianceeducation.org
Check out Cool Projects and excellent Educator Resources at this site, hosted by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance.

Kid Scoop Activity Pages: All About Oil
What exactly is oil, and why is it the subject of so much attention? Learn more about it with these activity pages!

Kid Scoop Activity Pages: Oil Spill A Huge Mess
Earlier this year, an oil rig exploded, causing millions of gallons of oil to pour into the Gulf of Mexico from the well it was drilling. Learn more about it with these activity pages!