Teaching resource: biofuels
The Council has published a set of teaching resources based on its 2011 report 'Biofuels: ethical issues'.
The resources are split into two lessons. In the first lesson, students will begin by learning about the different types of biofuels that are being produced as alternative renewable sources of energy. They will explore the advantages and disadvantages of these different types of biofuels, and begin to make comparisons.
The second lesson includes a role-play exercise to aid further exploration of the impacts of biofuels production in countries such as Brazil, Malaysia and the USA.
The resources have been created and trialled as a cross-curricular exercise for whole classes or larger student groups at Key Stage 3 and above. The resources were developed and trialled by Michelle Albury, Jennet Wade and Rebecca Ward, teachers at Graveney School in South London.
The resources are available to download either in PDF format or as editable Word files.
Downloads
(Maximum file size 270 KB)
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Lesson 1 - Case studies in biofuels production |
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Lesson introduction
1:1 Biofuels examples |
Lesson introduction
1:1 Biofuels examples |
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Lesson 2 - The great biofuels debate |
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2:1 Sort cards |
2:1 Sort cards |
Further reading
Read more about the Biofuels: ethical issues report
See also
Also on the web
Science and Plants for Schools - free teaching resources for science and plant biology, from primary to post-16.
BBSRC - practical biofuels activities that cover a range of areas in science and technology including plant science, microbiology and chemistry.
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