Level: 2
Requirements
- Explain the difference between a conventional fossil fuel and an alternative fuel?
- Briefly describe each of the following alternative fuels and their benefits:
- Algae-based fuel
- Bio-alcohol
- Biodiesel
- Hydrogen
- Electricity
- Ethanol
- Liquid Nitrogen
- Methanol
- Natural Gas
- Non-fossil Methane
- Nuclear Power
- Propane
- Vegetable oil
- Discover at least three reasons why alternative fuels are important?
- What are some advantages and disadvantages of alternate fuels?
- Illustrate through drawings, sketches or photographs the elements that make up natural gas.
- Explain the difference between compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas?
- Draw the steps or view an electronic animation that illustrates the alternate fuel conversion process as used in the automobile industry.
- Describe how a propane vehicle operates.
- Discuss with a group the importance of finding alternative fuel methods.
- Do two of the following individually or as a group:
- Visit a facility that produces an alternative fuel of your choice. Prepare and give an oral presentation on your activity.
- Create a science project demonstration that illustrates how an alternative fuel can be used.
- Have someone who works in the alternative fuels industry come and speak to you or your group.
- Calculate and demonstrate cost savings for modern alternative fuel/hybrid vehicles. Demonstrate your finding through a presentation, display or verbal report.
- Discuss with a group the following texts as they relate to alternative fuels. Note: This is an open question designed to allow pathfinders to think freely with the guidance of an instructor.
- Psalm 24:1
- Colossians 1:16-17
- John 1:3
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