Several students have raised the question of what this has to do with English class. Thank you for raising your concern about the relevance of the World Without Oil game.
The 10th grade curriculum has a large unit on evaluating a problem, exploring options, and presenting a solution. Additionally, the curriculum has units on research and presentations.
Each of these elements will be incorporated into your work surrounding this hypothetical problem next week. As I have done with every other unit in class, your assignments will be created to meet the Colorado State and St. Vrain Valley School District's standards.
I thought that, in lieu of using the sometimes-antiquated examples the textbook provides (like the one we read about cell phones today), that you might get more out of exploring this issue.
Albeit hypothetical, it is a scenario we have faced in the past, and it is one we could face in the future. Furthermore, it impacts all of us.
Keep thinking through this and consider its relevance. If you have additional questions, comments, or concerns, send them my way!
Ms. Miller
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