Lesson Overview
Upon completing this lesson the students will:
• Learn how world events affect supply and demand for petroleum;
• Explore why it is important for South Carolinians to use alternative fuels; and
• Make decisions pertinent to choosing a fuel-efficient car.
Essential Question
How have alternative fuels impacted the economy?
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Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
9, 10, 11, 12
• Alternative Fuels from the S.C. Energy Office (provided)
• Current Year Fuel Economy Guide from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at www.fueleconomy.gov.
• Internet Access (to gather various price quotes)
• Buying My First Car Worksheets 1 and 2 (provided)
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- Interactions and Energy
- H.P.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the interactions among objects can be explained and predicted using the concept of the conservation of energy.
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