This series of lessons encompass the topics of bioenergy, biofuels, carbon impacts and life-cycle analysis. The lessons are designed for middle and high school students and have options for advanced students in each lesson. Additionally, the lessons meet Next Generation Science Standards. All these lessons can be adapted to meet the learning needs of grades 4-12.
Growing Bioenergy
- Growing Algae for Fuel*
- Sustainable Communities, You Be the Judge
- Properties of Soil
- Growing Bioenergy * (see video)
- Roots and Shoots
Biofuels
- Making Bouncy Balls to Explore Polymer Chemistry and Biofuels
- Designing a Biofuel Trailer & Worksheet
- Burn a Nut
- Corn Math
- Brewing for Bioenergy*
- Generations of Biofuels
- Generations of Biofuels Worksheet
- Generations of Biofuels Flashcards
Bioenergy
Coproducts
Carbon Impacts
- Carbon Footprint Lesson and Worksheets*
- Carbon Video Episode 1: It's All About Carbon
- Carbon Video Episode 2: Carbon's Special Knack for Bonding
- Carbon Video Episode 3: Break a Carbon Bond and - Presto! - Civilization
- Carbon Video Episode 4: When Carbon Falls in Love, the World Heats Up
- Carbon Video Episode 5: What We Can Do About Global Warming
- Fuel Comparison
Sustainability
- Exoplanet 1061: A Sustainability Game - Directions*
- Exoplanet 1061: A Sustainability Game - Habitat Cards* Desert Tundra Rainforest Grasslands
- Exoplanet 1061: A Sustainability Game - Tech Map*
- Exoplanet 1061: A Sustainability Game - Tabulation Board*
- Exoplanet 1061: A Sustainability Game - Additional Game Cards*
- Life Cycle Analysis Mind Map
Microbial Fuel Cell
- Microbial Fuel Cell
- Microbial Fuel Cell Poster
- Microbial Fuel Cell Animation (view as slideshow to see animation)