It's Electric! (vehicles)

• This podcast discusses the capabilities of electric vehicles, the nature of Oregon's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, and the infrastructure that Oregon is trying to build to support these kinds of vehicles. 
• Students will learn about the range and acceleration of electric vehicles, the conditions and tiers within the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, the amount of charging stations in Oregon, and how Oregon's government works with the private sector in order to build an infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Positives

• This podcast features multiple government officials who provide detailed information and insight.
• This podcast answers frequently asked questions about the electric vehicle rebate program.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students need to understand the impact that fuel-powered vehicles have on the environment.
• Students should have a basic idea of how electric vehicles work.
  

Differentiation

• This podcast could supplement a lesson in which students evaluate the effectiveness of electric vehicles at reducing human impacts on the environment.
  
• After listening to this podcast, the teacher could lead a classroom discussion on what cultural and economic barriers might keep people from buying electric vehicles.
• This podcast allows students to evaluate the Oregon's government effectiveness at addressing climate change. 
• Physics, engineering, or science classes can use this podcast as a hook for lessons about electric motors, electric circuits, batteries, or renewable energy solutions to climate change.