Green+transport

7I Energy and sustainable living

//(n.b. this is a short lesson)//

Explain how electric vehicles can help to reduce global warming.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson)**


 * Starter**
 * Review homework / Key term quiz


 * Activities**


 * 1) Most vehicles use gasoline or diesel which contribute to global warming. Find out about the alternatives: [|Biofuel] (this brainpop tutorial you should remember from last lesson), [|fuel cells] (you might find this challenging, read your textbook or ask if you are not sure how fuel cells work) and watch the video below on solar powered cars.
 * 2) Design your own alternatively fuelled car (or another vehicle). Draw your vehicle and write notes and labels on it to say why it's better to use than a gasoline car. Say why you think the alternative fuel you chosen is the best choice.

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 * Movies**


 * Summary**
 * As a class complete the [|crossword on green transport]