GCSE Physics - Biofuels

Provided by: Cognito |Published on: March 16, 2022

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This 3-minute video explains where biofuels come from and the pros and cons of using biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Students will learn that though biofuels are renewable, producing biofuels requires land conversion and energy use.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Cognito

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Classroom Implementation:

Use this video as an introduction to biofuels in units and lessons about energy sources.
Before watching the video, students reflect on the following writing prompts: What are biofuels? Should we use them? After viewing the video, students re-read their reflections and correct any misconceptions.

Prerequisites:

Ensure students understand that carbon emissions cause climate change and that plants sequester carbon as they grow.

Extensions:

Students make digital or paper infographics about biofuels. Display the infographics around the school.

Related Resources:

Other resources on this topic include this video on why functional biofuel does not exist yet, this video on growing kelp for biofuel, and this factsheet on how the aviation industry uses biofuel as a false solution for cutting carbon emissions.

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