In this lesson students will compare and make distinctions among 5 alternative fuels. They will understand the impact of different types of fuel on: a. the environment b. lifestyle c. the economy/personal finances of car choices. They will also use critical thinking skills to support multi-step decision-making for buying a car.
Through this unit, students identify how alternatively fueled cars of tomorrow can be used in their community. The unit contains an introductory activity that helps students determine which energy and transportation issues are important to them and their communities, and three research sections about alternative fueled vehicles that address availability and distribution; emissions and health; and operation, maintenance, and refueling. With each lesson, students discover another social, scientific, or technical aspect of cutting-edge automotive technologies and fuels. PDF file.
This case study seeks to introduce students to the various methods of storing hydrogen for later use as a automobile fuel. Students will interpret scientific information and defend a specific storage method, followed by debate of the most realistic technology. A basic understanding of chemistry is necessary, while basic knowledge of physics is helpful, though not required.
There is tremendous potential for the United States to forge new political alliances at home and abroad in the production of ethanol. At the same time, decreasing dependence upon petroleum will also have consequences. The relative benefits and disadvantages—political, social, economic, and environmental—must be weighed carefully by those who are in the position of crafting and implementing national policy.
Subject:
Humanities, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
This activity encourages student creativity and enhances their presentation skills while teaching about conventional and alternative transportation fuels. In this cooperative learning activity, student groups research conventional and alternative fuels and then write and perform their own rock song.
Subject:
Arts, Humanities, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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