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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Transportation Fuels Rock Performances
Lesson Description:
Transportation fuels rock performaces is a cooperative learning activity in which student groups, research conventional and alternative fuels, then write and perform their own rock song, along with an introduction and interview. The students can also create a persona for their rock group by designing a CD cover and gathering props and costumes. During the performances, the teacher acts as host of the show and reads the interviews that the groups have prepared.
Transportation fuels rock performaces is a cooperative learning activity in which student groups, research conventional and alternative fuels, then write and perform their own rock song, along with an introduction and interview. The students can also create a persona for their rock group by designing a CD cover and gathering props and costumes. During the performances, the teacher acts as host of the show and reads the interviews that the groups have prepared.
Lesson Type:
- Group Work
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
3-5 class periods
3-5 class periods
Standards Addressed:
- Intermediate (grades 5-8) standard f: science in personal and social perspectives
- Secondary (grades 9-12) standard f: science in personal and social perspectives
Materials Needed:
- Need's transportation fuels materials
- Student guide and petroleum sample
- Art supplies for CD covers
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of NEED
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of NEED
School or Group:
NEED
NEED
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Creativity
