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Alternative Choices & Fuels

Lesson Description:
Students will:

1. Compare and make distinctions among 5 alternative fuels.

2. Understand the impact of different types of fuel on:

The environment
Lifestyle
The economy/personal finances of car choices

3. Use critical thinking skills to support multi-step decision-making for buying a car.

The lesson, procedure, and supplements can be found through the PBS website at:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/science/ethanol_interactive.html

Lesson Type:

Group Work

Sustainability Topic:

Climate Change

GEF Program Category:

I Ride Green

Time Needed:
2 class periods

Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of PBS NewsHour Extra

School or Group:
PBS NewsHour Extra

Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org

Located in: Science | Language Arts | Social Studies

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