Teens

Resources for students ages 14 and older

Whether you’re writing a report, looking for a science project, or just want to know more about the energy sources that power our world, these websites will help you.

Oil and Gas

A Young Person’s Guide to Oil and Gas Institute of Petroleum
Covers the basics, from how oil and gas are to the refining and delivery of gasoline, with drawings and clear explanations

Oil Market Basics US Energy Information Administration
Explains all segments of oil markets, from drilling and production to transportation, refining, and stocks, plus discusses prices with links to illustrations, charts, and graphs

What is Crude Oil? Chevron
Discusses crude oil from a historical perspective using text and a few graphic illustrations

Fossil Fuels (Oil, Gas, and Coal)

Learning About Fossil Fuels US Department of Energy
Provides good explanations of coal, oil, and gas (the history, how they are produced, usage, etc.) and includes a section called “looking down an oil well”

All Energy Sources

Understanding Energy Total
Offers resources on all energy sources and provides multimedia features on offshore drilling and biodiversity in the ocean

Students’ Corner Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Explains how the commission regulates energy in the United States, and includes games and quizzes on the topic

Science

Energized Learning US Department of Energy Laboratories
Provides lessons and activities focused on specific skills and concepts students are expected to learn in science, mathematics, economics, social sciences, and political science classes