This spring gas prices will probably head back up over $3. In some areas it may get as high as $3.25.With unemployment at an extremely high 9.7%, high gas prices may make it difficult for our already faltering economy to recover. With a partner, brainstorm ways that you can minimize the impact of the rising gas prices on your budget (i.e. consider ways you can cut costs in other areas and consider other forms of transportation besides a car).Then, look through USA TODAY and read about a person, organization or company that is also struggling due to the weak economy and/or rising prices. How could that company minimize the impact of the soft economy or the rising prices? With your partner, brainstorm a list. Compare lists with other groups and add to your list good ideas other groups had.