Making and evaluating a biodiesel
Use this PowerPoint presentation to guide your students through the real-world challenge, first by gaining the necessary knowledge, then carrying out the evaluation and finally reflecting on their work.
How can I use this with my class?
In this real-world challenge, your class can apply their knowledge of hydrocarbons as fuels to make and evaluate biodiesel. Students will build their knowledge of traditional and alternative aviation fuels, with resources such as a diamond ranking activity and issue statements. Use the delivery guide and practical guide to prepare the experiments which students can take responsibility for using their logbooks. The skills checklists enable students to reflect on skills they have built, promoting metacognition.
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Making and evaluating a biodiesel challenge delivery guide
Use this resource to learn more about the 'making and evaluating a biodiesel' real-world challenge and plan the investigation into your lessons.
Teacher and technician guide for practical tasks
Use this resource to correctly set up and carry out the practicals in the Real-world challenge.
Scientists’ briefing pack and logbook
Use this work booklet as a logbook for your students while they take part in the real-world challenge. The booklet provides student-facing practical instructions and spaces to record their observations.
Biofuels alternative – diamond ranking activity sheet
Use this cut-and-stick activity for your students to rank statements about biofuels, allowing them to effectively evaluate their use.
Hydrocarbons issue statements activity sheet
Use these resources to learn about the issues and advantages of using traditional fuels verses biofuels and equip your students with the ability to sort these according to importance.
Making and evaluating a biodiesel challenge knowledge self-check
Use this resource for your students to reflect on the knowledge they have built during the Real-world challenge.
Making and evaluating a biodiesel challenge skills self-check
Use this resource for your students to reflect on the skills they have built during the Real-world challenge.
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