Growing Bioenergy |
In this lesson, students will have an opportunity to plant a poplar tree and discuss the uses and growth of poplar trees for bioenergy technologies. |
Bioenergy, Biology |
Middle School (6-8) |
Growing Algae for Fuel |
In this lesson students will explore research themselves by growing algae using waste water (made with fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). |
Bioenergy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering |
Middle School (6-8) |
Green Building Design Using Google SketchUp |
In this lesson students use software to build a simple structure from and then add their own “green” additions. |
Engineering |
High School (9-12) |
Generations of Biofuels |
Students will learn about the three generations of biofuels. They will learn how they are produced, their advantages and disadvantages, and the marketability of each fuel through this discussion-based activity. |
Bioenergy |
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
Gel Beads |
In this lesson students learn how to create gels from polymers. Students will learn the chemical background of polymers, gels and some every day uses. The background materials cover the chemistry of polymers and gels. |
Chemistry |
Elementary (4-5) |
Fueling the Future |
In this lesson students will learn about sustainable biofuels that can be produced in the Pacific Northwest for aviation. |
Bioenergy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Renewable Energy |
Middle School (6-8) |
Fuel Comparison |
In this lesson students will learn the positive and negative effects of using fossil fuels and biofuels, why fossil fuels are so prevalent, what are some alternatives to fossil fuels, and what can be done to push these alternatives into market. |
Bioenergy, Energy |
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
From Salmonberry to Sagebrush |
In these lessons students will learn about invasive and non-invasive plants. Students will also learn about the ecoregions of Oregon and the ecology of plants, as well as other topics. |
Biology, Ecology |
Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
From Fossils to Phylogenies Presentation |
This Powerpoint introduces the four activities for From Fossils to Phylogenies |
Biology, Engineering |
Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
From Fossils to Phylogenies Phylogenetic Tree Activity |
This lesson introduces what phylogenetics is, why it is important, how to read a phylo and what is MAB? |
Biology, Engineering |
Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |