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Educational materials on digital and print versions with maps and text about OPEC and crude oil reserves.
Educational materials including slides, posters, and rubrics on a world map background.
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Educational materials on a wooden surface, including text files and graphics related to OPEC and economic analysis.

OPEC Analysis Activity - Global Oil Supply DBQ Simulation & Walk-Around Activity

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This engaging DBQ activity challenges students to analyze graphs, charts, and maps related to OPEC and its influence on global oil supply and pricing. The guided format makes the activity easy to implement while encouraging critical thinking and real-world analysis. Everything you need is included!


Students begin by imagining that the President needs help deciding how to respond to current oil prices. They examine data files, analyze charts and maps, and weigh the pros and cons of increasing fracking operations to compete with OPEC.


What’s Included:

  • Guided Lesson Slides
  • DBQ Activity
  • Poster Set
  • Fill-in Rubric
  • Teacher Guide


As they work through the evidence, students evaluate whether it is more beneficial to expand shale drilling or maintain the current relationship with OPEC. This process encourages close reading, evidence-based reasoning, and discussion of real-world economic and geographic issues.


Finally, students write a report recommending the best strategy for the nation. A fill-in rubric provides clear expectations and makes grading easy.


Why Teachers Love This Lesson:

  • Engages students with a real-world, high-interest policy question
  • Builds critical thinking through evidence-based analysis
  • Connects geography, economics, and energy systems
  • Easy to implement and assess with guided materials


Skills Covered:

  • Analyzing graphs, charts, and maps
  • Evaluating evidence and weighing multiple perspectives
  • Writing evidence-based conclusions and recommendations


Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

  • CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS


Total Pages:  48

Time:  1 Hour

Grades:  6-12