Name: ___________________________________ Class: __________ Date: ________________

Petroleum Fuels Your Life 

What is petroleum used for? Please select a product that is made from 
petroleum and explore its production process. Work with your table members 
to create a 1-page informative poster about your product. In your report, 
please answer the questions below. Be prepared to share your research and 
report with your classmates. Your report will be due: _​_______________________ 

Component   Description  Point Value 

- What is it?
Product
- What does it do? 5
description
- Who uses it and for what?

- How is petroleum used in the product?

- What is the process of turning crude oil into the raw material
for your product?
Petroleum use - What percentage of your product is made of petroleum? 5
- Are there products like yours that DO NOT contain
petroleum?
** Please provide as much detail as you are able to find **

- Are there regulations in place for the production and

distribution of your product?
Regulations - Do the manufacturers need to take any certain steps to make 5
it safe?
** Please provide as much detail as you are able to find **

- Include a diagram or visual of your product. This can be

Images handmade, lifesize, or computer generated. 5
- Each visual should be accompanied by a description.

- Final product is a brochure or poster that is student made.

Visual appeal - Final product has an organized layout design, creative title, 5
color, visual appeal, and correct grammar and spelling.

Sources - Provide at least 3 fully cited sources. 5

TOTAL POINTS  30 

Links and resources will be posted on Google Classroom to assist you in your research.

Product: _______________________ Group Members: _____________________________________