The lessons in this module can each be completed independently of one another.  Teachers can choose the components of the module that are most useful for a particular class.  The assessments included are both formative and summative and can be used with the individual activities at the teacher’s discretion.  This page has a lesson plan for the instructor for each activity along with the supplementary materials needed.  The complete unit lesson plan is located on the "Home" page.

Biodiesel Resources for Students

This document has all of the internet resources from the lesson plan in one document.  The teacher can print the list for student research.  At the time of publication, all links were active.

Biodiesel Resources for students.docx Biodiesel Resources for students.docx
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Activity 1 - Introduction to Energy, Heat and Temperature

Activity 1 lesson plan.docx Activity 1 lesson plan.docx
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KWL chart.pub KWL chart.pub
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Thermochemistry intro.ppt Thermochemistry intro.ppt
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FryingEgg.pdf FryingEgg.pdf
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Frozen Board.docx Frozen Board.docx
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Heat and Temperature.ppt Heat and Temperature.ppt
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Activity 2 - Heat Problems and Calorimetry 

Activity 2 lesson plan.docx Activity 2 lesson plan.docx
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Virtual Calorimetry Activity.docx Virtual Calorimetry Activity.docx
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Virtual Calorimetry Activity KEY.docx Virtual Calorimetry Activity KEY.docx
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The Specific Heat of a Metal lab.doc The Specific Heat of a Metal lab.doc
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Thermochemistry Problem Set.docx Thermochemistry Problem Set.docx
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Thermochemistry Problem Set KEY.docx Thermochemistry Problem Set KEY.docx
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 Activity 3 - Biodiesel Basics and Production

Activity 3 lesson plan.docx Activity 3 lesson plan.docx
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Biodiesel Lab student handout.docx Biodiesel Lab student handout.docx
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Biodiesel for a global environment handout.pdf Biodiesel for a global environment handout.pdf
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Multimedia Links 

 prezi on biodiesel basics

animoto video from Catawba landfill



Activity 4 - Biodiesel Testing 

Activity 4 lesson plan.docx Activity 4 lesson plan.docx
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Quality analysis of  biodiesel handout.docx Quality analysis of biodiesel handout.docx
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Activity 5 - Fossil Fuel and Biodiesel Comparison 

Activity 5 lesson plan.docx Activity 5 lesson plan.docx
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Biofuel Combustion Comparison activity.docx Biofuel Combustion Comparison activity.docx
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