UNIT 5: Earth and Space, Part 2
Lesson 3: Alternative Energy Resources
What are biofuels? Biofuels are fuels made from plants. Biofuels are alternative
energy resources.
What type of biofuel is made from corn? Ethanol is a biofuel that is made from
corn.
What is biodiesel? Biodiesel is a biofuel made from vegetable oils or fats. It is an
alternative energy resource.
Elaborate
Teacher Instruction
Read the instructions in the student edition.
Allow ample
time for student groups to plan and complete the activity.
Have student groups present their work to the class.
Display the posters.
Materials Materials
For student groups
poster board or
paper
markers,
crayons, colored
pencils
craft supplies
Teacher Note Teacher Note
As an optional approach, you
may allow students
to create
posters individually instead of
in groups.
Let’s Elaborate!
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Create a poster to persuade people to—
conserve fossil fuels
begin using alternative energy resources
Be prepared to present your poster to the class.
