A Different Kind of Fuel
The increase in the world’s population combined with declining fossil fuel supplies has created the need to develop an alternative form of fuel. In this video segment adapted from Curious, scientists are developing ways to create fuel using the earth’s greatest energy supplier, the sun. In order to harness this energy, scientists are attempting to recreate photosynthesis and store the hydrogen fuel released during the process.
Source: Curious: "Survival"
Permitted use: Stream, Download and Share
Accessibility: Auditory, Visual
© 2007 Educational Broadcasting Corporation and California Institute of Technology. All Rights Reserved.
Credits
A production of Thirteen/WNET New York and Curious: Mind, Body, Planet, Universe.
Connections
Earth science, economics, living environment
Teacher Tips
The following Frame, Focus and Follow-up suggestions are best suited for middle school students using this video in an English language arts or science lesson. Be sure to modify the questions to meet your students' instructional needs.
What is Frame, Focus and Follow-up?
Frame (ELA) What are some activities you do on a daily basis that require energy? What types of energy do these activities require?
Focus (ELA) In the segment, the word "catalyst" is defined. What is the catalyst that prompted the research for developing alternative fuel sources?
Follow Up (ELA) Think of the energy sources you use daily. Next, think of several ways you could decrease or limit the amount of energy you are using. Develop an energy reduction plan or set of recommendations that you could present to the members of your family.
Frame (SCI) What are some examples of fossil fuels? How are they different from renewable fuels?
Focus (SCI) What is photosynthesis? What is the typical byproduct of photosynthesis? What is the process that scientists are studying for ideas on how to develop alternative fuel sources?
Follow Up (SCI) How will use of solar power, or energy created from man-made photosynthesis, improve the environment?
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