Module 7: Transportation Fuels

Module 7 Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to…

• Describe supply chains of energy
• Describe the Carbon Cycle
• Summarize the pros and cons of using feedstock to create biofuels

Introduction

In this module, we’ll take a closer look at the supply chain of oil and consider the sustainability of using alternative feedstocks to create biofuels.

Readings

• Reading-Supply Chain and feedstocks
• Biomass

Video(s)

The Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle! – Crash Course Ecology #8 (10:03)

Energy Literacy Essential Principle #3 (4:11)

Module 7: Transportation Fuels (25:02)

Content Exploration

• HS Lesson 6: Fueling the Future
• Wood to Wing

Additional Resources

• NARA Interactive Timeline

Activity

1. Download this Module 7-Activity Handout. Choose a feedstock and a persona to take their perspective on using that feedstock as a biofuel.
2. Click here to answer the questions on the last page of the handout, from the perspective of the persona you choose.