Lessons and Activities Related to Biofuels

The two sites below lend themselves to a WebQuest of your making. Different versions of your WebQuest might be distributed to students so that each student may learn something no one else did, creating opportunities for peer teaching and collaboration.

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Biomass http://www3.iptv.org/exploremore/energy/profiles/biomass.cfm#

Biomass is defined, and students are presented with examples of biomass sources that can supply energy. Information is also provided about the benefits, limitations, and geographical considerations of using biomass. A sidebar offers links to other articles and information on the site that relate to biomass as an energy source. Three of these articles discuss the use of oat hulls, recycled French fries grease, and burnt switch grass as fuel. The article also provides annotated links to external materials about topics such as ethanol, biomass statistics, and the storage of excess carbon dioxide at the bottom of the ocean. MSP full record

Biomass: Energy from Wood, Garbage, and Agricultural Waste http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/renewable/biomass.html

This resource explores the renewable energy sources from biomass, including wood, wood waste, straw, manure, sugar cane, and many other byproducts from a variety of agricultural processes. MSP full record

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