1. a) How much of an increase was there in the number of new jobs in the oil and gas industry between 2003 and 2012?
b) How does that number compare with the increase in all jobs during that same time period?

2. a) What was the average annual wage in the oil and gas industry in 2012, according to the BLS?
b) How does this number compare to the average for all U.S. workers?

3. How are lower paying jobs affected by the shale oil boom? Be specific.

4. By how much did employment rates increase in Williston, North Dakota and Sidney, Montana from 2003 to 2012?

5. How has the oil and gas industry affected the states where shale recovery is permitted?

6. a) Is the overall benefit to Americans from oil and gas companies important to you? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.